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is very noticeable, as T20 and other shorter versions have impacted how it is played. England, Australia, India are the best versions of that change. The very aggressive batting from upfront along with the innovative stroke plays are elements of the influence of T20, T10, T5. The game is certainly evolving, as T20 and Test cricket intertwine, and is exciting to witness, even of few games go the full or even close to the full distance these days.

Those teams that dominate are comprised of players that have been exposed to all versions of the game. They have done well in Test Cricket, and were able to easily transition to T20, and back to the new, fast version of test cricket. Most of their young players have played the longer versions in local leagues, have been exposed to T20 through the IPL or other. When they enter their Test Squads, they are surrounded by an array of experienced players in all versions from whom they learn.

West Indies continue to encourage a system where their main T20 players have nothing to do with the longer version, and the ones they pick for Tests do not get opportunities to play T20 cricket. Our T20 Cricket remains the version of the first World Cup (six or sticks), and our Test cricket remains a poor version of the 1970's. How then are we expected to transition into and compete in either versions? It is one thing to say drop Kraig or drop Da Silva.

In reply to Besar

All so true. Hopefully the regional T20 competition that is carded for next year will address some of the shortcomings you have exposed but we continue to suffer mightily that our potential best batsmen are always too busy to play the longer form of the game.