“I would like to call series like…,” Ian Smith names the two best series in Test cricket

Ian Smith talked about the two best Test series in a recent interaction with Harsha Bhogle.

“I would like to call series like…,” Ian Smith names the two best series in Test cricket

Ian Smith, Team India during Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Via X)

Test matches are always the purest form of cricket. Every player is tested for the five days and there are ebbs and flows in the game in every session. This particular format tests the skills of each player. Batsmen have to work their way out to score the runs. On the other hands, the bowlers have to display their genuine skill to pick up wickets.

Recently, the legendary commentator Ian Smith a part in a discussion with fellow commentator Harsha Bhogle on his YouTube channel. He spoke about his unending love for Test cricket and how he rates the Ashes cricket and India vs Australia test series very highly.

YouTube video
I like to call the genuine Test series, where every day is important and matters. I love Test cricket and I would like to call series like Australia Vs India and the Ashes.
Ian Smith (Via Harsha Bhogle’s Youtube channel)

Smith was a former wicketkeeper-batsman for New Zealand in the 1980s and part of the 1990s. Now, he is a popular voice in cricket commentary. He is greatly adored by the fans and analysts for his legendary lines during cricket commentary. Smith throws his full emotions behind every line he speaks during the matches.

Test cricket and how it tests everyone’s patience

Each session of Test cricket tests the resilience and skills of the players in the team and the game can sway in any session. Unlike shorter formats, the red-ball cricket does not forgive anyone for the mistakes that are committed.

Ian Smith
IND vs AUS Test (Image via ESPNCricinfo)

Batsmen have to survive on the wicket and score runs with their proper technique. Pitches all around the world are different and are generally bowler-friendly in Test cricket. Test cricket tests the patience of the fans watching the game as well. So, any series victory overseas just makes it more historical and magical. As one may call it, Test cricket is the perfect test of a player’s skill, character and patience.

Definitely, the Ashes and India vs Australia Test series have been the two of the most exciting and fiery series in cricket history. England and Australia are eternal rivals so there is always a huge rivalry and tension associated with each series. The teams give their all to get that urn and the cricket world has always bore witness to some of the most fiery battles on the cricket field.

Meanwhile, the Border-Gavaskar series ( India vs Australia ) has grown into one of the most watched battle even competing with the Ashes rivalry. There has been tremendous competition between the two teams recently. India have gone on to Australian shores and won two Test series consecutively. There have been sledging, banter and player rivalries involved in those series. Australia has found it so tough to win a Test series in India.

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