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“You Guys Wanted...”: Herschelle Gibbs Slams Jay Shah For ICC’s Four-Day Test Vision

Poulomi Chakraborty

Gibbs' Sharp Jab At ICC (Source: @rajendrajhariya/x.com, @hershybru/x.com) Gibbs' Sharp Jab At ICC (Source: @rajendrajhariya/x.com, @hershybru/x.com) 

The English summer has witnessed the peak of Test drama as the five-match Test series between England and India ended on a dramatic note. The excitement touched the sky as the fifth day of the Oval Test decided the fate of the series.

As the cricket world came together to praise the magic of the longest format, South African great Herschelle Gibbs’ sharp jab at ICC Chairman Jay Shah grabbed the attention.

Gibbs Aims A Fiery Swipe At Jay Shah

Amid cricket’s rapid evolution, the Test format remains the game’s timeless treasure, as the thrills of the red-ball format are still irreplaceable. But a few times back, ICC was in a thought of giving a modern shape to the glorious format, cutting it to a four-day format. Behind that move, the intention was to shape the international schedule more effectively.

Despite a few trials, Test cricket remained in its own aura, but South African legend Herschelle Gibbs grabbed the attention with his sharp remark. After ICC Chairman Jay Shah shared a heartfelt note following the drawn Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Gibbs took a sharp jab at the ICC’s earlier consideration of four-day Tests.

Reposting Jay Shah’s tweet, Gibbs wrote, “You guys wanted test cricket to be 4 days.” Gibbs’ comment highlights that the true spirit of Test cricket lies in its unhurried, traditional rhythm.

Herschelle Gibbs’ Tweet (Source: @hershybru/x.com)Herschelle Gibbs’ Tweet (Source: @hershybru/x.com)


A Test Series To Remember Forever

Amid the T20 buzz, Test cricket continues to captivate hearts. The recently concluded five-match series was proof, with both teams fighting hard over 25 gripping days. After the first Test, England took the lead, and in the next Test at Birmingham, Team India leveled the series with a massive win.

Despite a hard-fought contest at the iconic Lord’s, the hosts stood tall, and Team India’s indomitable spirit ended up the fourth Test at a draw. After that, both sides entered the Oval aiming for a successful outing, and Team India laughed the last laugh.

After four days of intense cricket, the fifth day became the decider one as India needed four wickets and England needed 35 runs. Under pressure, Mohammed Siraj delivered magic, and Prasidh Krishna showed grit, helping India snatch a thrilling 6-run win and bring the series to a dramatic draw.