Watching Test cricket

Nothing beats the bliss of watching Test cricket on a winter's day. The ebb and flow, the literal 'long game' allows, like in a novel or streaming series, all the spacetime needed to pack it with so many qualities - from excitement and anti- climax, to U-turns and fallow periods where strategy boils.

This is not the wham-bam of T20 that is perfect for hoi polloi. Test cricket is elegant slow burn, allowing 'aristocrat-spectators' to savour every nuance and moment of play while glancing up from work from time to time.

The beauty lies in its unpredictability and the sheer mental fortitude it demands. As a spectator, the extended format lets you immerse yourself in the meandering swagger of the game.


A single session can see dramatic shifts - Australian debutant Sam Konstas confusing Indian bowlers for a while, and then the latter clamping down on the Aussies. All on the very same day.

The long format also allows for deep, meaningful, narrative-rich conversations, often punctuated by the thrill of a boundary or the exultation of a wicket. The serene rhythm of Test cricket, set against the gentle hum of the crowd, is exhilarating with class.