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You make a fair point Liam in that ‘Bowling is what gets people through the gates’. However my statement was also referring to the Gabba Test which had a result and the Mohali Test in India. To enhance my point about the decline of Test cricket and crowds, the 2011/12 Hobart Test against New Zealand was a greentop with exciting fast bowling from James Pattinson and Chris Martin but there was no one to watch. However the Hobart Hurricanes regulalry fill out the Blundstone Arena. I think it might have been Ponting’s last test at his home ground as well. ‘The Bush’ wrote a list of the best moments in the last decade of Australian cricket, but when you look at YouTube clips of Clarke’s 3 wickets or Johnson in South Africa 09′; there is barely anyone in the crowd.
If day-night Tests fail then long-form cricket is dead
Ronan, Where would you rate Kevin Peterson? He isn’t an all time great but definitely one of the most outstanding batsmen of the past decade. The man was an incredible match winner, helping England win series against Australia and India both at home and away as well as blowing away Dale Steyn (who is an all-time great) at Headingley in 2012.
Who are the 'greats' of modern Test cricket?
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If day-night Tests fail then long-form cricket is dead