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Test cricket at low in West Indies points table

The unexpected growth of T20 cricket and players' preference for the shortest format has put red-ball cricket on the backburner

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1 min read Last Updated : Sep 13 2024 | 2:04 PM IST

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Ramnaresh Sarwan, one of the most prolific batters to have played for the West Indies, is leading a comfortable life after retirement but when one talks him to him about the health of Test cricket in the region, he paints a grim picture, fearful of a talent exodus to the USA.

The unexpected growth of T20 cricket and players' preference for the shortest format has put red-ball cricket on the backburner. First-class teams play as little as five games per season, which Sarwan thinks should be increased to at least 10.