Ravi Shastri wants fewer test teams, MCC chief backs T20 in changing landscape

Test cricket's appeal has dwindled outside India, England, and Australia, with the rise of lucrative T20 leagues worldwide. The brevity and action-packed nature of 20-overs cricket has made it the preferred format for new fans. Former India player Ravi Shastri suggested restricting test cricket to six or seven teams and using the 20-overs format to spread the game.