‘Unacceptable’: Langer slams two-day Tests after Australia rout Bangladesh
Justin Langer, the former Australian opener, has voiced strong concerns about the troubling rise of Test matches ending in just two days. He argues that this phenomenon could jeopardise the sport's integrity and financial viability, attributing it to fundamental weaknesses in batting skills and footwork. Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, acknowledged the tough conditions and emphasised…
Former Australia cricket star Justin Langer has expressed his disapproval of the trend of Test matches concluding within two days, following Australia's emphatic win over Bangladesh in Mackay. Langer, who played 105 Tests for Australia, deemed such matches "unacceptable" for multiple reasons, including their impact on the game's appeal to fans and the financial implications for Cricket Australia.
The Australian opener blamed the decline in batting standards for the premature endings, citing basic technique issues like players not properly extending their front foot during dismissals. He also pointed out that the problem extends beyond pitch conditions and is rooted in the fundamentals of batting. Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, acknowledged his team's subpar performance but saw the series as an opportunity for valuable learning.
He emphasized the need for Bangladesh to adapt to the challenging conditions in Mackay and stressed the importance of more overseas Test matches for the team's development.
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