Former West Indies captain and batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has expresses concern over the current state of Test cricket in the Caribbean region, fearing that the dwindling interest in the longest format of the game may lead to a talent drain to the United States.
The rapid rise of T20 cricket and the preference of players for this shorter format has pushed red-ball cricket to the sidelines. Sarwan believes that the number of first-class matches played per season, which currently stands at a mere five, should be increased to a minimum of ten to provide players with more opportunities to hone their skills in the traditional format.
