Bilateral cricket Test series have become less interesting. Strengthened by undue home advantages, the host often prevails over the visitors. Except in rare cases, when the opponents show a marked difference in the Test ranking, the host continues to take a series win. It is pathetic to see a better team struggling against the host. Therefore, it is time Test matches are played at neutral venues. Here, bereft of the “home advantage”, both teams will strive hard to play their best cricket, which will make for a better game. The match thus becomes more competitive.
P.R. Krishnan,
Thrissur, Kerala