{"id":356833,"date":"2024-01-01T05:16:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T06:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=356833"},"modified":"2024-01-01T20:01:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T20:01:50","slug":"test-legend-claims-obvious-issue-threatening-cricket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=356833","title":{"rendered":"Test legend claims 'obvious' issue threatening cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"

S\ufeffteve Waugh<\/a> has launched a scathing attack on some of the game's governing bodies, taking aim at the recent Test squads named by the West Indies<\/a> and South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n

The former Australian captain, who has been one of the longer format's longest-standing campaigners, took to social media on Monday to question the future of the red-ball game for some of the lower-ranked nations.<\/p>\n

After the West Indies revealed an under-strength lineup for the two-game showdown with Australia later this month, the Proteas revealed seven potential debutants for their upcoming tour of New Zealand<\/a> – including new captain \ufeffNeil Brand – in another low for Test cricket.<\/p>\n

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"Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket," Waugh said via his Instagram<\/a> account.<\/p>\n

"Surely the ICC along the cricket boards of India, England and Australia must step in to protect the purest form of the game.<\/p>\n

"A premium, equal match fee for all Test players might be a good starting point. History and tradition must count for something.<\/p>\n

"If we stand by and allow profits to be the defining criteria the legacy of Bradman, Grace and Sobers will be irrelevant.\ufeff"<\/p>\n

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Waugh's comments come after retiring opening batter David Warner also raised concerns over the future of the format<\/a>, admitting the new crop of players face "tough decisions" whether to take big-money deals in T20 leagues or represent their country in Tests.<\/p>\n

South Africa's series against the Black Caps will see the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Dean Elgar remain at home, with the country's domestic T20 competition coinciding with the tour.<\/p>\n

On the other side of the coin, former Windies captain Jason Holder has withdrawn himself from selection to face the Aussies, instead opting to focus on his short-form ambitions.<\/p>\n

"Obviously they don't care," Waugh told The Sydney Morning Herald.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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"If I was New Zealand I wouldn't even play the series. Why would you when it shows a lack of respect for New Zealand cricket?<\/p>\n

"It's pretty obvious what the problem is. The West Indies aren't sending their full-strength side (to Australia). They haven't picked a full-strength Test team for a couple of years now.<\/p>\n

"Someone like Nicholas Pooran is really a Test batsman who doesn't play Test cricket. Jason Holder, probably their best player, is not playing now. Even Pakistan didn't send a full side.<\/p>\n

"If the ICC or someone doesn't step in shortly then Test cricket doesn't become Test cricket, because you're not testing yourself against the best players.<\/p>\n

"I understand why players don't come, they're not getting paid properly."<\/p>\n

South Africa recently defeated India in convincing fashion, but just two players from the XI will line up against the Black Caps.<\/p>\n

Meantime, the Windies have struggled to keep their biggest names in the lineup for a number of years, leading to a continued lack of positive results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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