Test cricket is considered the best format because it is a comprehensive test of a cricketer’s skill, endurance, and mental strength, combining technical, tactical, and physical elements over up to five days.
Its extended format allows for deeper strategy and dramatic narratives to develop, unlike shorter versions where tactics and player endurance are less emphasized.
The unpredictability of changing conditions, such as weather and pitch deterioration, adds layers of complexity that showcase a wider range of a player’s abilities.