AUSTRALIAN vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has joined West Indies legend Michael Holding in criticising the Twenty20 format.
Gilchrist is almost certain to play in the first-ever Twenty20 ODI in England when Australia meet England at Hampshire's Rose Bowl in June.
The hard-hitting wicket-keeper made just a single when Australia defeated New Zealand in front of a sell-out crowd in the first Twenty20 international in history at Auckland last week.
"My concern is that it was a bit monotonous," Gilchrist said.
"Virtually every shot was either a four or a six, and that in itself can be a bit repetitive.
"I might sound a bit negative, maybe it's because I got knocked over third ball for one.
"But, if our game is dependent on that sort of crowd coming to that sort of game, it's a bit of a worry.
"I'd like to see the game maybe 25 overs - it just gives back that little bit more skill.
"There's no doubt it created a great atmosphere, and I do think there is a place for it, but how we juggle it on the international calendar will be an interesting one."
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