India, March 10 -- In a testament to its commitment to prioritising Test cricket, the BCCI announced an incentive program to promote increased participation in the longest format on Saturday. The players participating in 75 per cent or more of the scheduled red-ball matches in a season will receive Rs.45 lakh per game.

For instance, a Test player featuring in a potential 10 Tests within a season stands to gain an impressive Rs.4.50 crore as an incentive, in addition to the regular match fee of Rs.1.5 crore (15 lakh per game).

Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who has time and again stressed the importance to prioritise red-ball cricket, made a strong reaction to the announcement from BCCI secretary Jay Shah. Taking to his official X, formerl...