Waqar Younis suggests T10 matches in Test format - Will this work?

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To feed my love of Test cricket and to build on this T10 initiative, how about T10 matches in Test format? Two innings, 10 overs each with leads/trails, follow on, etc. Innovation & change is the only way forward in this world. Thoughts?</p>— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/942686210459406336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[Madplayer]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To feed my love of Test cricket and to build on this T10 initiative, how about T10 matches in Test format? Two innings, 10 overs each with leads/trails, follow on, etc. Innovation & change is the only way forward in this world. Thoughts?</p>— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/942686210459406336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Tendulkar had suggest this for 50 over cricket way back in the 2000s. 4 innings of 25 overs each.

He was ridiculed that time lol and now people are saying the same thing.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

It would be better than the current T10 format but I doubt it would work.

 

[Alam_dar]

I find it to be a great idea.
For sure we could see the sensations of Test cricket in it too.
But 10 overs are very limited. It should be 25 overs format as has been suggested by Tendulkar earlier.

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Tendulkar had suggest this for 50 over cricket way back in the 2000s. 4 innings of 25 overs each.

He was ridiculed that time lol and now people are saying the same thing.

That's a great idea actually.

But ICC has destroyed the ODIs completely by tinkering too much...

 

[MenInG]

Why cant PCB be a trendsetter in this? Try it out in domestics ?

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Tendulkar had suggest this for 50 over cricket way back in the 2000s. 4 innings of 25 overs each.

He was ridiculed that time lol and now people are saying the same thing.

I believe 25 over 4 innings match can be very gripping.

Imagine it being played on sporting pitches....wow wow wow.

 

[babajee]

I think 4 innings of 25 overs would just be a glorified T20.

Maybe in T20s they could do 4 innings of 10 overs. Don’t tinker with ODIs.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Why cant PCB be a trendsetter in this? Try it out in domestics ?

They are trying out Tendulkars idea in the Quaid-e-Azam trophy.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

I think 4 innings of 25 overs would just be a glorified T20.

Maybe in T20s they could do 4 innings of 10 overs. Don’t tinker with ODIs.

Problem with ODIs is that on pattas, you have to wait for long to even know whether it's going to be a thrilling match or not.

Team A will score 350.

Will Team B reach close to the total or will they capitulate?

Stay tuned for 4 hours (3.5 hours + break) to know whether it's going to be a thrilling game or not.

That's why ODIs have become unwatchable these days.

With 4 innings of 25 overs, we will know whether game's thrilling or not right away. Plus teams cannot use momentum to keep piling on the runs and deflate opposition with scoreboard pressure. Plus there is more chance of comeback if you screw up in one innings.

The more you think about it, the more genius the whole idea is.

 

[mhraja]

Australia did experiment with the split innings one dayers. I don't exactly remember the year but sometimes between 2011 and 2015 World Cups. It was 20 overs a innings.

Cricket Max in New Zealand was similar as well, however it had some different rules to that of conventional cricket so didn't get much of the notice. India played Cricket Max fixture with Newzealand if I am not wrong.

 

[nighthawk23]

No thanks. This will just lead to more in-game delays.

 

[coy0607]

i think one of the big objectives of organizers / owners is to keep the T10 game concise (within 90 mins) and get it into the Olympics

so the Test format really doesn't fit into what they want to do here

 

[Hedz]

I definitely back such a move for ODI.
4 25 over innings will provide more interest to the game and more engagement for the fans.
For T10 I don’t think it would really work and the current format is best for what is supposed to be a fast paced game

 

[Madplayer]

That's a great idea actually.

But ICC has destroyed the ODIs completely by tinkering too much...

I find it to be a great idea.
For sure we could see the sensations of Test cricket in it too.
But 10 overs are very limited. It should be 25 overs format as has been suggested by Tendulkar earlier.

I believe 25 over 4 innings match can be very gripping.

Imagine it being played on sporting pitches....wow wow wow.

Australia did experiment with the split innings one dayers. I don't exactly remember the year but sometimes between 2011 and 2015 World Cups. It was 20 overs a innings.

Cricket Max in New Zealand was similar as well, however it had some different rules to that of conventional cricket so didn't get much of the notice. India played Cricket Max fixture with Newzealand if I am not wrong.

I definitely back such a move for ODI.
4 25 over innings will provide more interest to the game and more engagement for the fans.
For T10 I don’t think it would really work and the current format is best for what is supposed to be a fast paced game

Like i said, tendulkar suggested it but didnt get much support back then.

 

[WengerOut]

Like i said, tendulkar suggested it but didnt get much support back then.

I believe it was not an original idea by Sachin . I don't remember where he got the inspiration from.

 

[aloo paratha]

4 innings of 25 wouldn't work as well in practice, teams would just play them as 2 T20s, since their wickets don't really have much value if they can make up for it. This would also make ODI bowling even more defensive.

 

[Madplayer]

I believe it was not an original idea by Sachin . I don't remember where he got the inspiration from.

He said he first thought about it in 2002 champions trophy so i assume it was his original idea?

 

[Hedz]

Tendulkar and Wasim Akram discussed it when that World Stars (whatever it was called) tournament took place in USA a couple of years back

 

[KingKhanWC]

It's not test format if there are restrictions of overs and field settings. It's T10 in two innings, which may seem a good idea but will only be slogging for two innings instead of one.

Strange suggestion.

 

[big_gamer007]

Then it would become a T20 and not a T10.. Basically he wants T20 to be modified so you have 2 innings of 10 overs each.. I like T20 but imo T10 and what Waqar is suggesting is not a viable format internationally it’s good to watch as friendly matches and leagues like Hong Kong sixes but nothing more than that..

 

[asfandyar]

Give each team 2 innings of 10 overs like a test match. Will add a little context.

Already suggested it in ways to improve thread

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Why cant PCB be a trendsetter in this? Try it out in domestics ?

Would be brilliant if they try it. 4 innings of 10 overs each, will be all high scoring ones. But the pressure of Tests will certainly not be replicated.

 

[HuzaifaE]

Can't say I find anything appealing about these circus competitions, its not about "trend setting" its about deformed formats of cricket that aren't representative of the same challenges you face in the international circuit. What good does a split up T20 carnival do beyond further hammering the sad reality of cricket that mishit top edges going for sixes is becoming the pinnacle of the sport.

 

[backfootpunch]

I would like to see timeless tests make a come back

 

[MMHS]

Why not, it's already in practice in FC match .... almost.

 

[shane]

Conversely, since Test cricket is becoming too expensive and unprofitable for most countries, I wonder if they should just make it a one-innings match lasting three days. I would not watch it, but someone might.

 

[Abdullah719]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Then I'm definitely out of retirement. Sounds brilliant <a href="https://t.co/RFUISOidRw">https://t.co/RFUISOidRw</a></p>— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) <a href="https://twitter.com/darensammy88/status/943220939709386752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[The_Odd_One]

Problem with ODIs is that on pattas, you have to wait for long to even know whether it's going to be a thrilling match or not.

Team A will score 350.

Will Team B reach close to the total or will they capitulate?

Stay tuned for 4 hours (3.5 hours + break) to know whether it's going to be a thrilling game or not.

That's why ODIs have become unwatchable these days.

With 4 innings of 25 overs, we will know whether game's thrilling or not right away. Plus teams cannot use momentum to keep piling on the runs and deflate opposition with scoreboard pressure. Plus there is more chance of comeback if you screw up in one innings.

The more you think about it, the more genius the whole idea is.

That will only work if you start fresh with 10 wickets in each inning but how will you calculate averages based on two innings and two dismissals?

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

That will only work if you start fresh with 10 wickets in each inning but how will you calculate averages based on two innings and two dismissals?

Call it a new format.

Can't be compared to regular ODIs.

 

[MenInG]

If we can consider T10 then we should be open to Waqar's proposal as well

 

[Saj]

I'm not sure what he means?

2 innings of 10 overs?