Theoretical Two-Division Test Cricket Structure
Cricket's powerbrokers are reportedly considering the introduction of a two-tier structure for Test cricket to ensure Australia, England and India play each other more often. According to The Age, the International Cricket Council's chair Jay Shah will meet with Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and England Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson later this month to discuss the potential of splitting Test cricket into two divisions. The two-tier structure, which if approved would be introduced following the current Future Tours Program in 2027, would allow the 'big three' of Australia, England and India to play each other twice every three years rather than twice every four years under the current format.
Cricket's powerbrokers are reportedly considering the introduction of a two-tier structure for Test cricket to ensure Australia, England and India play each other more often. According to The Age, the International Cricket Council's chair Jay Shah will meet with Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird and England Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson later this month to discuss the potential of splitting Test cricket into two divisions. The two-tier structure, which if approved would be introduced following the current Future Tours Program in 2027, would allow the 'big three' of Australia, England and India to play each other twice every three years rather than twice every four years under the current format.