^ except that a hard-fought test win is far more satisfying and enjoyable than a T20 win for cricket enthusiasts like myself.
Test cricket is the real deal because it truly tests your patience, discipline, stamina, skill and technique. Lesser players are easily found out by test cricket.
Given the choice between watching a T20 70 or 80 or a test double hundred or ten wicket haul, I know which one I would rather watch
And there is no excuse these days for boredom etc. as 85-90% and almost all of tests involving Australia have a result It is largely thanks to the way the Aussies have revolutionised test cricket since the mid-90s and the introduction of mandatory 90 overs per day rule.