Archive · 21 Nov 2025
India's Test Crisis: A Multifaceted Issue
India's cricket team is having trouble batting in Test matches.
Some people think this is because players don't get enough practice playing red-ball cricket in domestic matches.
However, there are other reasons too, like busy international schedules and players preferring to play white-ball cricket for money and fame.
Batting in Tests is hard, and not everyone who scores runs in domestic matches can do well in Tests.
India's Test batting crisis continues after the Kolkata Test against South Africa.
Experts blame lack of domestic red-ball cricket for international players as a key factor.
Cramped international schedules and prioritization of white-ball cricket also contribute to the issue.
Not all domestic run-scorers successfully transition to Test cricket.
Batting in challenging conditions requires understanding and adaptability.
- Who
- The Indian Test cricket team, particularly the batters
- What
- Is struggling with batting in challenging conditions
- When
- Currently, after the Kolkata Test against South Africa
- Where
- In Test cricket matches, especially in home conditions
- Why
- Due to a combination of factors, including lack of domestic red-ball cricket, busy international schedules, and prioritization of white-ball cricket
More Domestic Cricket Needed
Other Factors Also Play a Role
Domestic Cricket
More Domestic Cricket Needed
Increasing domestic red-ball cricket will help batters adapt to challenging conditions.
Other Factors Also Play a Role
Not all domestic run-scorers successfully transition to Test cricket, and prioritizing domestic cricket may come at the expense of all-format players.
- Test Results
- India lost the Kolkata Test by 7 wickets, chasing 240 runs
- Domestic Cricket Involvement
- Some players played domestic cricket recently, but only one was picked for the Kolkata Test
- International Schedule
- India has a packed international calendar, leaving little time for domestic cricket