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CLOSE-IN: The Changing Face Of Test Cricket
Stokes further stated, "Test cricket has been spoken about in a way I don't like. It is losing the attention of the fans with all the new formats and franchise competitions".
The ICC and cricket administrators around the world have realised the slow and gradual demise of the conventional and authentic form of the game. The World Test Championship was one positive initiative taken to revive the downtrend, however, this too has not brought about the boost one hoped for.