Wasim Jaffer Mocks Michael Vaughan’s Test Cricket Division Proposal
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has taken a playful jab at his English counterpart Michael Vaughan over the latter’s suggestion to divide Test cricket into two tiers. Vaughan’s proposal, made on Tuesday, aimed to address the declining popularity of the longest format and the disparity in financial resources among cricket boards.
Jaffer’s response came in the form of a screenshot of the World Test Championship (WTC) table from a month ago, when England languished at the bottom. He cheekily pointed out the timing of Vaughan’s tweet, as England had recently climbed to fifth place in the WTC standings after securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.
“Interesting timing from Michael Vaughan to suggest two divisions in Test cricket,” Jaffer tweeted. “England were bottom of the table a month ago, now they’re 5th after beating Sri Lanka.”
Vaughan’s proposal had sparked a debate on social media, with some supporting the idea of a two-tier system to ensure more competitive matches and others arguing that it would further widen the gap between the top and bottom teams.
Jaffer’s playful dig at Vaughan highlights the ongoing banter between the two former cricketers, who have often engaged in friendly exchanges on social media. Their lighthearted rivalry adds a touch of humor to the serious discussions surrounding the future of Test cricket.
