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[Stuey]

Watching the ODI highlights last night I was struck by the completely different approach the Indian players had to an ODI match compared to the Test's. They were much more positive in their demeanor and seemed to enjoy the match much more even in the bad weather. Obviously the amount of ODI and 20/20 cricket played on the sub continent has been well documented, but I'm wondering where this will end?
From the tests that took place over our summer, Sri Lanka clearly came to win the series, but with the departure of Jayawardene and at some point Sangakkarra, will the new players coming through put as much onus on winning a test series? Or will they follow India's approach following the departure of their great batsman and seemingly put more personal onus on the shorter form? I'm sure the official line from India would be that they prioritise Tests on a par with ODI's, but I think it's clear to see many of their players don't, especially the batters, which no doubt is a product of the amount of ODI and 20/20 cricket they play.

10 years down the line, will there be test matches only played between England, Australia, South Africa (whose players on a whole seems to value test cricket, at least now) with the sub continent plus maybe West Indies and New Zealand focusing on only ODI's & 20/20 (as seems to be the trend)? Just some thought and generalisation.

[TangoWhiskey]

I would say the Kiwis value test cricket too to be fair.

Yes, I do think there is a deep rumbling problem that is going to be hard to correct. I know a lot of Indian's and none of them care one jot about test cricket and with India being one of two countries where cricket is the national sport, that is hugely worrying.

[Stuey]

I would say the Kiwis value test cricket too to be fair.

Fair comment.

[The Palmist]

I would say the Kiwis value test cricket too to be fair.

Yes, I do think there is a deep rumbling problem that is going to be hard to correct. I know a lot of Indian's and none of them care one jot about test cricket and with India being one of two countries where cricket is the national sport, that is hugely worrying.

Cricket is the most popular sport but not the national sport, I don't think there is one anymore anyways.

And Indians do care about test cricket but ODIs and T20s have always had a bigger fan following and the country seems to be cherishing it. It can only be good for One Day Cricket and Cricket in general.

With the current test form, can you blame anyone not wanting to know anything about test cricket.

[imran75]

Several of my Indian friends were amazed that we play 50-over club cricket here. No one does in India apparently but mainly due to the heat. Most games are in the evening when it's cooler and 20 overs seems to work well. So as well as growing up watching the IPL, young Indian cricketers will only have played T20 cricket.

As The Palmist said, unless the standard of Test cricket improves, why should anything change?

Here's a thought - should England, Australia, SA and NZ be actively chasing subcontinental and WI cricketers to play in their domestic leagues? Dhawan's looking for a contract now but that's his own doing. Maybe the ICC would be best placed to facilitate something like that (inefficiencies notwithstanding).