Talking to the media ahead of the third Test match, against Pakistan, Australia captain Pat Cummins expressed his opinion about South Africa’s second-strong Test squad for the New Zealand tour.
South Africa’s squad for February’s tour of New Zealandincludes seven uncapped cricketers, including captain Neil Brand, perhaps to avoid conflict withSA20 It seems thatfor reasons.
The Test series is scheduled to be held from February 4 to 17 and the cricketers are expected to arrive at the venue some time before that. Part of this overlaps with SA20, which will be held from January 10th to February 10th.
Former Australian captain Steve Waugh recently expressed his strong opinions about the South African team on Instagram and in an interview. He accused the administrators of not caring about Test cricket and said: “It’s not just that the ICC and the top countries that make a lot of money are charging statutory fees for Test matches; ” I was surprised.
Australia’s current captain, Pat Cummins, was asked about the future of South Africa’s Test team and the format in a pre-match interview in Sydney. He was more optimistic than Waugh. “In some ways, it’s a bit worrying at times, but at the same time, I don’t think T20 cricket has ever had so many fans and I don’t think there’s ever been so many fans watching cricket around the world. ”
“As a Test cricket lover, I want everyone to watch Test cricket, but I have never seen stronger cricket than I am at the moment.” It is now.
“I grew up absolutely loving Test cricket. I think it goes through a phase. I know South Africa haven’t fielded the strongest team. I hope it’s a phase. I am.
“I think there are some question marks about Pakistan and West Indies heading into this Test summer.” Two great Test matches against Pakistan, really well supported, big crowds. have gathered.
“So I don’t think there’s been as dramatic a decline as is sometimes said, but I do think there’s a problem with the number of other cricket sports out there. Apparently, there’s more competition for talent than ever before. It seems to be intensifying.”
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