Tests will always remain pinnacle of cricket believes Sir Geoffrey Boycott

England recently won the Test series against SA [PC: Twitter]

With the advent of T20 cricket and the rise of franchise-based leagues, the Test and One-Day International (ODI) formats have found it difficult to find their footing lately. 

While many experts have suggested that ODI be completely abolished, Test and T20 cricket should now be the way forward to make cricket a more global venture.

Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott believes that Test cricket will always be the most challenging for any cricketer, despite the constant evolution of the sport. 

This is what Boycott said

"Test cricket is an examination, it tests your character, skill, mental discipline, your technique and your talent it is a proper examination over a period of time. It is an examination of everything - and that is why the game has lasted so long."

​Boycott, known for his straightforward and blunt views, spoke with Express & Star, about the 100-ball tournament in England, which according to him is fun but not a Test level standard.

"The Hundred is fun but Test cricket is an examination. They are trying to wrap it up in Christmas paper and call it something different as a marketing tool, that is fine, I don't have a problem. But really it's just a 16-over match. It is crash bang wallop cricket."

The Yorkshire-born, who represented England in 108 Tests, also praised the coach-captain combination of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes for their aggressive approach that has led to England's resurgence in the purest format. 

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