Graeme Smith believes Test cricket developed under Kohli 

Virat Kohli in Test

South African legend Graeme Smith has lauded Virat Kohli and the BCCI for playing their part in the development of Test cricket. 

The former captain believes that Test cricket's future is in danger and nearing extinction.  He suspects that only a handful of teams will be playing the longest format in the coming future. 

Graeme Smith on Test cricket

"With Test cricket, it's just iconic nations or the big cricketing nations that are contributing to Test cricket at the moment, But as long as we've got competitive teams, you're not going to have 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 competitive teams. You might only be down to five or six nations that play Test cricket at this level,"

"The pressures on nations like New Zealand, West Indies, South Africa to stay financially sustainable to keep up with England, India, and the world game to stay competitive is hugely important."

Smith on Virat Kohli 

"I think it's fantastic especially under Virat Kohli that India really took Test cricket seriously. They lead the way with that." 

Is a Test crisis coming for South Africa?

"I don't think world cricket can afford South Africa or any one of the top nations to start fading away."

"South Africa hasn't handled ODI cricket as well and it should never be in this position. But for South Africa to be in Australia out of their key part of the summer financially is a huge stress for them."

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