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But yeah, there has been a significant rise in the test match. We were shipped recently off late, but that was after 15 year gap where it did not happen. But that wasn't the case. The T Ten format, we've already had this, but this is the first time a test recognized nation, a full member nation, is going for something like this. West Indies
Rehan Shah
@ririshah · 2:24
He did play 200 Test Matches, but he also played 464 one day internationals. He scored a double century in one day cricket. A one day cricket. A limited overs cricket is what attracted all those sponsors. Because honestly, five day matches aren't that attractive to sponsors. I'm not attractive to people who invest. And T 20 cricket was the perfect place for investment. T 20 cricket was the perfect place for all that money. Yes, I understand traditionalists and purists, not wanting any change
Rehan Shah
@ririshah · 1:18
So one of the main characteristics in journalism is to be balanced and fair. All we are supposed to do is present the facts and not an opinion because journalism is more than that. But yeah, this article kind of goes against that principle. But again, it's the author's perspective. I get that and yeah, I don't think he has presented a very balanced case of what this format will be. Too many, many in the West Indies
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