Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his considerations over the way forward for the five-day recreation forward of the World Test Championship last in opposition to India starting at The Oval on Wednesday. The fast development of franchise cricket around the globe has put strain on the worldwide schedule. The smaller nations aren’t enjoying sufficient Test cricket, with India, Australia and England successfully driving the longest format. It was, although, ironical that Smith spoke in regards to the unsure future forward of the most important recreation in Test cricket — the WTC last.

“Yes, I’m barely involved. But, hopefully Test Cricket nonetheless stays alive and properly. I feel it is in a great place in the meanwhile,” he said ahead of the title clash against India.

“Some of the games we’ve seen recently have been pretty amazing. So, for me as, I suppose, a traditionalist, someone that loves Test cricket, I hope it still remains at the front of all the Board’s mind and stays alive and well for some time to come.”

The Australians had a lengthy first training session here on Monday and there were enough signs that Scott Boland will play in place of injured Josh Hazlewood. All-rounder Cameron Green will be the fourth pace bowling option besides Mitchell Starc and skipper Pat Cummins.

London was witnessing sunny weather over the last week but Monday was cold and overcast through the day.

Smith is currently one of the best batters of Test cricket with a total of 8792 runs in 96 matches.

Recently, former captain Aaron Finch stated that he will put his money on Smith even though Australia will also need to get rid of star India batter Virat Kohli as early as possible during the WTC final.

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