Overview

• Speaking in Mumbai at the CEAT Cricket Awards on Tuesday, Williamson said the game is "under strain in many countries."
• He urged all boards to prioritise the longest format with greater resources and questioned how a lower division would enable teams to progress.
• Brian Lara voiced similar worries about viability beyond the Big Three, pointing to sparse crowds and Tests ending inside three days as warning signs.
• Recent reporting indicates the ICC, alongside India, Australia and England, is exploring a divisional model that would facilitate more series between those teams.
• Williamson said he is on a casual agreement with New Zealand Cricket as he balances family considerations with international commitments.