‘Unacceptable’: Langer slams two-day Tests after Australia rout Bangladesh
Former Australian cricketer Justin Langer has criticized the trend of Test matches ending within two days, labeling it detrimental to the sport. He attributes the rapid results to poor batting technique rather than just pitch conditions.
Why it matters
The critique addresses the economic and cultural health of professional cricket, which relies on longer match formats for revenue and fan engagement.
Former Australia opener Justin Langer has slammed the increasing frequency of Test matches ending inside two days, calling the trend “unacceptable” after Australia wrapped up an innings-and-51-run victory over Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday.Australia needed only 750 balls to complete the second Test, bouncing back from their shock nine-wicket defeat in Darwin to level the two-match series 1-1. The result also marked the third Test involving Australia in their last seven to finish inside two days, raising fresh concerns over the health of the longest format.“Two-day Test matches (are) unacceptable. It's no good for the game for so many reasons.
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