Test world championships

The popularity of the T20 format of cricket has taken the sheen out of both the Test and the One Day versions. India, winning the T20 World Cup 2024 has further escalated it, as Indian fans are the base on which the commercial success of cricket depends. The gigantic viewership and following is what decides the future of a sport. In cricket, the T20 has captured the hearts.

The crowd that thronged Marine Drive and the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai through just a day's notice, to welcome the winning Indian T20 side, showcased how deep T20 cricket has sunk into the mind of an Indian cricket lover. The format is exciting, quick and simple to follow. It makes one want to compare it with linguistics which is the study of languages.