Slightly concerned about future of Test cricket: Smith ahead of WTC final

Slightly concerned about future of Test cricket: Smith ahead of WTC final

London, Jun 5 (PTI) Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning here on Wednesday.

The rapid growth of franchise cricket around the world has put pressure on the international schedule. The smaller nations are not playing enough Test cricket, with India, Australia and England effectively driving the longest format.

It was, though, ironical that Smith spoke about the uncertain future ahead of the biggest game in Test cricket -- the WTC final.