8 Stars of T20 Who Could Flourish in Test Match Cricket
In Twenty20, cricket’s shortest form, there have been numerous players who have impressed with bat, ball or both but failed to translate that into other formats.
Test and one-day international cricket present their own challenges and can be far more challenging than T20, which is over in a matter of three hours.
However, as T20 continues to grow exponentially in importance, it is likely that more and more players will star in that format and then move into the others.
Perhaps it is even conceivable that more players will be like David Warner, who made his ODI debut for Australia despite having not played a first-class game.
With Warner now a success in all three formats, let’s take a look at eight other stars of T20 who could well flourish in Tests.
1. Alex Hales
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Opening batsman Alex Hales has looked impressive so far in his limited-overs career for England and has given strong performances in the first-class game for Nottinghamshire.
His latest knock in the County Championship—189 from 216 balls against Warwickshire—showed just what he is capable of, as he scored big runs at a fast pace against the red ball.
With Adam Lyth’s well-documented struggles in The Ashes at the top of the order for England, perhaps Hales is next in line.
He is certainly keen to do so and might well be just the right partner for Alastair Cook.
2. Glenn Maxwell
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Australia have several players retiring and may well be set for significant change in their Test squad, so it might be the perfect opportunity for Glenn Maxwell to stake his claim again.
Maxwell has already played three Tests but has largely been dominant in limited-overs cricket thus far.
His ability to score quick runs down the order and bowl some canny off-spin may stand him in good stead, especially as he said he has adapted his game to improve.
Perhaps the time is right for Maxwell to impress in Tests, having done so much already in other forms of international cricket.
3. Chris Lynn
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Another to have made a brief bow for Australia is Chris Lynn, who has played two T20Is so far but could well go on to do great things.
The right-handed batsman has already made an impact in various domestic T20 competitions but harbours a desire to perform in all forms of the game.
His strong first-class record for Queensland indicates he can perform in multi-day cricket and just needs the chance to do so.
Perhaps he will get one soon, as Australia look to rebuild their Test team and bring in some younger players.
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4. Krishmar Santokie
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West Indies left-arm seamer Krishmar Santokie had to wait a while to make an impact on international cricket but has shown plenty of potential already.
In 12 matches he has 18 wickets at an average of 15.44 and could translate that form to Test cricket if his country needed him.
The 30-year-old bowls a medium pace that might translate well to the slow-and-low pitches often prepared for Tests, especially in Asia.
The West Indians have plenty of resources at their disposal, but Santokie offers something a little different from the norm.
5. Samuel Badree
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Another West Indian who could well put himself in the Test reckoning is spinner Samuel Badree, another effective operator in T20.
His low bowling average in T20I of 14.96 shows his ability to keep the runs down and build pressure, even against attacking batsmen.
Even with a number of other spinners available to the West Indians, Badree could force his way into the picture and do well in Tests.
6. Sandeep Sharma
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He may be only 22 years old, but Sandeep Sharma has shown ability in T20 cricket and could well translate that to Tests in the coming years.
The right-arm seamer bowls at medium pace and does so economically, with his bowling average of 21.67 so far in his T20 career a healthy one.
Sharma has already played twice in T20I for India in their recent Zimbabwe tour, showing how highly he is regarded already.
In time, perhaps his potential can be realised in the game’s longest form.
7. Rilee Rossouw
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South African batsman Rilee Rossouw is only 25 years old and has already played a number of games for his country in ODIs and T20Is.
The talented left-handed batsman has also shown plenty of ability in first-class cricket, meaning he is able to adapt his game to different situations.
His high strike rates in both domestic T20 and T20I demonstrate that he is able to play with aggression, even against the strong bowling attacks of the Indian Premier League.
He still has plenty of time to make further inroads in international cricket and impress in Tests.
8. George Worker
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He has played only a small handful of international games for New Zealand but George Worker could well find himself a key part of the Black Caps team.
The top-order batsman already has a good deal of experience in domestic cricket, even at the relatively young age of 26.
Having debuted within the last month, he has shown the ability to cope in international cricket, especially as he made 62 on T20I debut against Zimbabwe.
The Black Caps have a deep batting lineup, but he could well find himself thrust into the limelight.
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