India, May 6 -- As the IPL and other leagues continue to grow, concerns increase about Test cricket. It's not strictly this versus that but the success of one raises red flags for the other. Market indications suggest red-ball cricket is deeply in red - it doesn't make commercial sense.

If there was an election, with T20 and Tests as rival candidates, the latter would lose its deposit. The verdict of fans is clear and critics, who love the tradition and romance of 5 day contests, are in a tiny minority .

The players used to consider Tests as the ultimate challenge and honour. They realised Test performances had lasting impact, brought respect and created a legacy. Compared to that, T20 scores are yesterday's headlines which are quickly ...