Reports that the ICC is investigating a two-tiered Test league alarms some of the game's stakeholders but others say there is little other choice.

In short:

Reports suggest the ICC will create a two-tiered Test cricket format, with the larger nations playing each other more regularly.

West Indies legends including Clive Lloyd have slammed the plan, but Michael Vaughan and Ravi Shastri say it is a good idea.

What’s next?

The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Indian chairman Jay Shah will meet representatives of the Australian and English boards this month to discuss the plans, according to a report.