Sir Clive Lloyd disagrees with proposed two tier format for test cricket

West Indies legend Sir Clive Lloyd is expressing disagreement with a proposed ground-breaking two-tier format for test cricket, aimed at facilitating more frequent contests between heavyweights Australia, England and India.

If sanctioned, this dual-division model would roll out after the current Future Tours Programme concludes in 2027.

The new format would see the West Indies playing in Division two along with Bangladesh, Ireland, Afghanistan and  Zimbabwe.

The first tier would comprise Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

According to reports, chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah, is set to confer with Mike Baird, chairman of cricket Australia, and Richard Thompson, chairman of the England Cricket Board, later this month.

Sir Clive Lloyd believes the two-division system would make already vulnerable countries even poorer and stifle their development.

While a two-tier system is expected to create advantages for the dominant trio and elevate other nations, it poses a potential threat to smaller teams such as Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe.