I Don't See Test Cricket Dying, Says South Africa's JP Duminy

Of late, the debate over the life for Test Cricket is enjoying the major boost. A lot of former legendary cricketers and the modern-day greats are adding their weight on the Test format of the game. Meanwhile, other cricketers are bidding adieu to the red-ball format only to focus on the limited-overs circuit. And one such example is of prominent South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy.

The flamboyant all-rounder Duminy called quits on a longer version of the game. But, he has got massive admiration for the Test format of the game. He feels it is the ultimate satisfaction for any individual cricketer.

It’s narrowed my focus – JP Duminy on quitting Test Cricket

The stylish Proteas southpaw Duminy maintained he felt playing the more extended version of the game has narrowed his focus on the game. But, Duminy opines it is the best thing for him as he learnt about the things which he needs to focus on.

Further, Duminy wants to give his full commitment to the limited-overs format. He went on to add saying that Test cricket will always stay at the pinnacle stage and making a Test debut is a great satisfaction as a cricketer.

“In terms of not playing four-day and Test cricket, it’s sort of narrowed my focus, which is good. I kind of identified how I would want to play the game and what style of cricket I want to play and just commit fully to that,” said Duminy at the Cape Cobras season launch.

“I still believe the ultimate format is four-day cricket. You want to become a Test player, you have to play four-day cricket. There’s no better feeling than getting a Test cap or scoring a Test hundred no matter what format you play that’s always going to be the ultimate. So I don’t foresee the Test cricket or four-day dying necessarily. There’s still that love for the game,” Duminy added.

On David Miller leaving red-ball format:

Speaking of his good friend, Duminy felt that it was a personal decision by DavidMiller to call curtains on his red-ball career. However, he thinks that it was a strategic move by Miller to concentrate on white-ball cricket.

”It comes down to the individual and what their preferences are. I think in terms of David it’s purely a strategic move, him trying to solely focus on giving himself the best chance for the World Cup squad. I don’t necessarily see that the game is going to die in the near future, I think the excitement and love for red ball cricket and specifically Test cricket is most definitely still there,” he added.

However, as South Africa star JP Duminy said, the Test cricket has got a great future with people still loving it. The latest development, ICC Test Championship, would do the world of good for the game of cricket.