T20 may replace ODIs but Tests: MCC

MELBOURNE: The apex and most reputed cricket body in the cricketing world the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has expressed its doubt about the existence of One Day International cricket format due to the success of Twenty20. Test cricket, however, is immortal in all respect except it need some innovative changes to make it more exciting. "As a purist, I think (Test cricket) is the pinnacle, and for the players it is the pinnacle, so it's important that we preserve it, and the fact is numbers and interest have been reducing.


While I don't think for one minute that Test cricket is in danger of dying, I think we need to look ahead and look at innovative ideas," MCC secretary and chief executive Keith Bradshaw said. "There are enough seats at the table for Test cricket to coexist with Twenty20. I think it is the one-day format that is in danger, and if something is not done to revamp the 50-over game, we could see that either become less attractive or perhaps even die as Twenty20 takes over," he added.