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The future of the proposed two-tier Test system is uncertain amid growing resistance from several full-member nations.
Last month, the International Cricket Council (ICC) formed a team to propose recommendations for saving the longest form of the game amid a packed cricket schedule.
The debate over the two-tier Test system has persisted for over 15 years, with the ICC indicating its support for the concept as early as 2009. However, full members remain divided on the issue for various reasons.
The revamped Two-tier Test system will involve an expansion from the present nine-team format to two divisions of six.
A week earlier, The England Cricket Board (ECB) raised his concerns on the revamped Test structure.
“We wouldn’t want, as England, if we go through a fallow period, to fall into Division Two and not play Australia or India. That simply couldn’t happen. Common sense needs to prevail,” ECB chair Thomson told BBC’s Test Match Special.
Now, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has also shared its views on the two-tier Test system.
According to a report published on an international sports website, CWI highlighted concerns regarding finances for overhauling the Test structure.
“The CWI does not have a position as we have not held any discussion or seen any specifics (on two-tier championship) other than public speculation.
Our position relates to the financial model that underpins Test and other bilateral international cricket, which we do not believe is fit for purpose and which would have to be a major part of any overhaul,” West Indies board CEO Chris Dehring told the website.
According to the report, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly opposed the model at the recently held ICC meetings in Singapore.
“The Test schedule of the ICC is locked for the next two years. So it is too premature to discuss this,” the website quoted a PCB spokesman.
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