Indian captain Shubman Gill believes that a cricketing system rooted in Test excellence naturally breeds strong ODI and T20 sides and not the other way around. However, he chose to steer clear of the debate over whether a two-tier Test structure is needed, even as teams like the West Indies continue to struggle in the longest format.

West Indies was once a powerhouse of world cricket, but over the years they have seen a steep decline with many players opting for the financial security of T20 leagues instead of red-ball commitments.

After India’s dominant innings-and-140-run win over the West Indies in the opening Test in Ahmedabad, Gill was asked if the time had come to introduce a two-tier system. The skipper avoided direct comment but emphasised that a strong Test foundation remains th

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