Searching the internet for stories about reform of the International Cricket Council, or the structure of international cricket, discloses that for the best part of 15 years talking heads have been demanding restructuring of the game – and particularly its fixture lists.
As all cricket lovers know, in that time matters have become worse, thanks to the proliferation of T20 leagues and international fixtures. As I have noted before, professional cricketers have a limited shelf life. Nobody can blame them for seeking to make as much money as they can while they can. However, this has had far-reaching effects on the game, and profoundly threatens a vital part of it: Test cricket.