After India crushed West Indies in just over two days in the opening Test at Ahmedabad, questions are being raised about the very relevance of such one-sided contests. With India completely dominating in every department and the West Indies looking nowhere close to competing, experts like Sunil Gavaskar have voiced strong criticism, calling the Caribbean attack “net bowlers, not internationals.” As the debate around the health of Test cricket intensifies, Rupha Ramani explores whether the ICC’s structure is failing the game’s oldest format. Should there be a tier system to ensure more competitive matchups? Or will Test cricket continue to lose its edge in the era of T20 glamour?
