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England Backs ICC Plans to Scrap Five-day Test Matches

Written by Abhishek Patil

Five-day Test matches could become a thing of the past from 2023 after England supported calls to cut them by a day, according to Tuesday’s Daily Telegraph.

A spokesperson for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) told the British newspaper that four-day Tests could help ease the strain on players’ busy schedules.

“We believe it could provide a sustainable solution to the complex scheduling needs and player workloads we face as a global sport,” they said.

“We’re definite proponents of the four-day Test concept, but cautiously so, as we understand it’s an emotive topic for players, fans and others who have concerns about challenging the heritage of Test cricket.”

 

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