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The pros and cons of the proposed two-tier system
- Updated: September 7, 2016
The two-tier idea for Test cricket that was shelved at the ICC chief executives committee meeting in Dubai proposed to have the top seven ranked sides in the first tier, and the bottom three sides in the second tier along with Afghanistan and Ireland. ESPNcricinfo lists the pros and cons the system might have had.
Benefits
– The system would have given each Test series a context greater than just the bilateral trophy. Teams would have been encouraged to strive for the best possible result to improve their standing in the tier.
– Increased opportunities for Associates to play long-form cricket and grow in competitiveness. Ireland and Afghanistan were to be the first Associate …
