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He cited the recent India-South Africa Test series featuring only two Tests as an example of the format needing more prominence.
Lloyd characterized T20 cricket as an “exhibition” and emphasized the importance of Test cricket as an “examination.”
He expressed concerns about young players focusing on hitting boundaries to secure contracts, stating, “Our youngsters seem to be getting this habit of trying to hit the ball out of the ground so that they can get a contract somewhere else. And I do not like that.”
Addressing the recent criticism of pitches, particularly the Newlands pitch in Cape Town during the India-South Africa Test series, Lloyd defended the conditions, stating that there was nothing wrong with the pitch but rather it was about application. He emphasized that teams playing top-class cricket should be capable of handling different pitch conditions.
On the current Indian team, Lloyd praised its balance, citing strong spinners, pacers, and exciting batters. He commended the team’s overall performance, highlighting their versatility across various aspects of the game.<\/p>\n
Wisden picks 2023 men\u2019s ODI team of the year, includes 7 Indians in the XI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
(With inputs from ANI)<\/span><\/div>\n