Ashwin calls for stronger incentives for Test cricket's future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Ravichandran Ashwin addressed the Cricinfo Honours Awards on June 5, highlighting the need for better incentives in first-class cricket to attract players to Test formats. He emphasized that while the BCCI has improved domestic salaries, the global appeal of red-ball cricket remains a concern. India’s Test team is currently in a rebuilding phase following consecutive home defeats to New Zealand and South Africa. Ashwin pointed out that preserving Test cricket involves not just financial rewards but also traditional coaching for aspiring players, stressing the physical and mental demands of the format.
- •Ashwin spoke on June 5 at the Cricinfo Honours Awards.
- •He advocates for improved incentives for first-class cricket.
- •India's Test team is in a rebuilding phase after recent defeats.
- •Ashwin highlights the global nature of Test cricket's challenges.
- •He emphasizes the need for traditional coaching methods.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Are players being incentivised enough?’: Ashwin raises alarm as Test cricket fights for survival
"Ravichandran Ashwin stresses that revitalizing first-class cricket is crucial for Test cricket's future, a global concern. He noted that while the BCCI has improved domestic salaries, players need stronger incentives to choose the demanding red-ball game. Ashwin, a legendary spinner, emphasized the unparalleled rewards of Test cricket and the importance of traditional coaching for aspiring players.
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