Australian spin bowler Jess Jonassen criticised ICC chairman Greg Barclay over his comments on Women’s future in Test cricket.
There is a need of the hour for the ICC to contemplate on the red-ball format for women’s cricket at the international stage.
Only four Test matches have been played in the last three years in Women’s cricket involving Australia, England and Inida.
Can’t really see women’s Test cricket evolving at any particular speed: Greg Barclay
During the ongoing first Test between England and New Zealand (in men’s cricket), Barclay shared his view on the future of Women’s Test matches. The current ICC chairman believes Women’s Test won’t evolve in the long run.
“If you look strategically at the way cricket is going, there is no doubt that white-ball cricket is a way of the future. That is the game sought after by fans. It is where broadcasters are putting their resources. It is what is driving the money. To play Test cricket, you have got to have structures domestically,” Barclay said on BBC’s Test Match Special.
Greg Barclay. Credits: RCB
“They don’t really exist in any of the countries at the moment. I can’t really see women’s Test cricket evolving at any particular speed. That’s not to say any country that chooses to play Test cricket can’t do so. But I don’t see it being any part of the landscape moving forward to any real extent at all,” he added.
Disappointing to see these comments: Jess Jonassen
Jonassen, who has played four Test matches in her career, wasn’t pleased with Barclay’s views. The Australian off-spinner expressed her disappointment and asked ICC to not look the sport for financial gains.
Jess Jonassen. Image: ICC
“Well it won’t without genuine support from the top… Disappointing to see these comments, the hunger and drive is there from multiple countries regardless of some significant hurdles that need to be overcome by some. It should never be solely about money,” Jonassen wrote on her official Twitter handle on Saturday (June 4).
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) dropped the Test fixture in the itinerary of India women’s team tour of England 2022 in order to start the second edition of the Women’s Hundred.
Jess Jonassen Slams ICC Chair Greg Barclay On Comments Over Women's Future In Test Cricket
Published - 05 Jun 2022, 05:03 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:08 AM
Australian spin bowler Jess Jonassen criticised ICC chairman Greg Barclay over his comments on Women’s future in Test cricket.
There is a need of the hour for the ICC to contemplate on the red-ball format for women’s cricket at the international stage.
Only four Test matches have been played in the last three years in Women’s cricket involving Australia, England and Inida.
Can’t really see women’s Test cricket evolving at any particular speed: Greg Barclay
During the ongoing first Test between England and New Zealand (in men’s cricket), Barclay shared his view on the future of Women’s Test matches. The current ICC chairman believes Women’s Test won’t evolve in the long run.
“If you look strategically at the way cricket is going, there is no doubt that white-ball cricket is a way of the future. That is the game sought after by fans. It is where broadcasters are putting their resources. It is what is driving the money. To play Test cricket, you have got to have structures domestically,” Barclay said on BBC’s Test Match Special.
“They don’t really exist in any of the countries at the moment. I can’t really see women’s Test cricket evolving at any particular speed. That’s not to say any country that chooses to play Test cricket can’t do so. But I don’t see it being any part of the landscape moving forward to any real extent at all,” he added.
Disappointing to see these comments: Jess Jonassen
Jonassen, who has played four Test matches in her career, wasn’t pleased with Barclay’s views. The Australian off-spinner expressed her disappointment and asked ICC to not look the sport for financial gains.
“Well it won’t without genuine support from the top… Disappointing to see these comments, the hunger and drive is there from multiple countries regardless of some significant hurdles that need to be overcome by some. It should never be solely about money,” Jonassen wrote on her official Twitter handle on Saturday (June 4).
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) dropped the Test fixture in the itinerary of India women’s team tour of England 2022 in order to start the second edition of the Women’s Hundred.
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