Virat Kohli’s ‘love’ for Test cricket could be saviour for the format: Gower

TIL Desk Sports/ Virat Kohli’s endorsement of Test cricket has given hope to former England captain David Gower about its future, amid fears that the traditional form is in danger due to the rise of T20s.

The popularity of Test cricket has dwindled after the introduction of the shortest format, which led to the mushrooming of multiple leagues, including the cash-rich India Premier League (IPL), which have witnessed cricketers earning handsome salaries. While T20 cricket is always played in front of packed houses, most times sparse crowds await Test cricket, unless the matches are held in England and Australia.

Kohli, who is the number one Test batsman in the world, has often expressed his love for Test cricket. For him, the five-day cricket remains the ‘most beautiful format of the game’, despite the hype surrounding the T20 format. Gower believes Kohli’s comments after losing the Test series against England 1-4 this year are significant.