Former India player turnd vetean commentator Aakash Chopra has proposed a two-tier structure for Test cricket amid the 2025 World Test Championship final. He also added that some teams haven’t come even close to competing for a place in the final in the last three cycles, questioning why they should be in the same tier as well. Notably,  Australia are playing South Africa in the WTC 2025 final at Lord’s.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel ‘Aakash Chopra,’ he said, “Should Test cricket be divided into tiers? WTC was introduced since the ICC started realizing that Test cricket no longer has as much thrill. So they said they would put a little context in every match. The story is that the context has come, but where will you get the contest from?”

“In my opinion, there is no contest because it’s been six years since the start of WTC cycles, the last match of the third cycle is being played, but some teams have never come even close to the top three. Do they actually deserve to be in the top tier? Why is everyone in the same tier?” he further added.

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However, Aakash Chopra added that the two tiers could have six teams each, with a provision for promotion and relegation as well.

“Divide it into two tiers. Afghanistan and Ireland are also Test-playing nations now. Make them part of the second tier. Keep six teams in the top tier and six teams in the bottom tier, and then you can have promotion and relegation as well. One team will go up and one team will come down,” he said.

“I want the top teams playing against each other constantly. We are hosting the West Indies in the upcoming Test cycle. I can tell you now that there will be no benefit of hosting the West Indies. You will win easily, so what’s the point?” Aakash Chopra concluded.