Test matches should be played on pitches which last five days: Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure that Test cricket is played on pitches that last the full five days.

Expressing concern over matches finishing within two-three days, the former India off-spinner reiterated that Test cricket remains the ‘best’ format as it truly tests the players.

“I would make a strong recommendation that Test cricket should be the priority, because that is where you get the best cricket and the cricketers. In Test cricket, you get to see the best competition as it lasts for five days and every day, the challenge becomes different,” Harbhajan said on Friday during an event organised by the Legends Club to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 53rd birthday.