West Indies legend Clive Lloyd opposes the two-tier Test cricket proposal, stating it will hinder new teams' growth by confining them to a lower division. He emphasizes Test cricket's unmatched appeal and urges the ICC to create a fair system to support all teams equally.

A two-tier Test system to allow for more series between the big three countries is a bad idea, according to former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd. He claims that it would be extremely harmful to the West Indies and nations that have fought hard to be granted Test-match status.

Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd has expressed concern over the ICC-proposed two-tier Test system, alarming that such a structure will dismantle teams like West Indies. Notably, the WTC will complete its third edition in June 2025 and the next edition will conclude by 2027.

Expressing his reservations against the idea of a two-tier structure for Test cricket, West Indies legend and former captain Clive Lloyd said he was “disturbed” by the proposal and believes efforts should instead be made on ensuring struggling teams play more often against the top sides.

Sir Clive Lloyd, 80, the former captain of the West Indies team that ruled Test cricket in the 1970s and 1980s, expressed his displeasure at the possibility of a two-tier system for Test cricket. “I can’t believe that a plan has being hatched for West Indies to play in the second tier of the Test championship.

Former West Indies cricket captain Clive Lloyd has criticized the International Cricket Council's potential two-tier Test system. He argues it would harm nations like the West Indies, which have fought for Test-match status.

The International Cricket Council, in collaboration with the cricket boards of India, Australia and England, is exploring the possibility of a two-tier Test system to facilitate more series between these three nations.

The legendary captain said that the plan violates the essence of the global game and will badly effect its growth, expressing significant concern.