T20 revolution is killing Test cricket

MUCH has been made of Adil Rashid’s rejection of red-ball cricket – primarily by David Willey!
However, it was the English selectors who rejected Rashid for the Ashes Tour – he should probably be grateful.
It is unlikely Mr Willey will ever be fast or good enough to play Test cricket so he may be next on the road to T20.
There will be players who specialise in the shorter form, those who are not suited for Test cricket and those seeking a pension plan who will ditch the longer game.
However, it is still Test cricket, which is the pinnacle for a player and pr...

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