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    "editor1": "<p>Dubai, Sep 7 (CRICKETNMORE): Under pressure from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and a few other boards, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has on Wednesday decided to shelve the proposed two-tier system for Test cricket.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/kiwi-pacer-milne-likely-to-miss-odi-series-against-india--19127\"><span style=\"color:#FF0000;\">Kiwi pacer Adam Milne likely to miss ODI series against India.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The ICC in its two-day Chief Executives Committee (CEC) meeting here has decided not to go ahead with the idea of two-tier Test until 2019, and instead, zeroed down on a Test Champion play-off every two years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The workshop where the representatives of the 10-Test playing nations met, explored on ways to improve the quality of bilateral cricket contests and to bring in increased spectator interest across all formats of the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Speaking of the discussions, ICC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Richardson said: &quot;The focus has been on solutions that will grow fan interest and engagement by delivering high quality cricket, with the best players playing in an environment where every match counts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Encouragingly there is an appetite from the ten full members for more context around all three formats of the game and we have consensus on a range of areas.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;This includes the details of One Day International (ODI) and T20 structures and principles around Test cricket schedules, which include the concept of a Test Champion play off every two years, and the opportunity for more nations to be involved,&quot; he added.&nbsp;Breaking News: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/bangladesh-name-three-uncapped-players-for-england-afghanistan-odi-series--19124\"><span style=\"color:#FF0000;\">Bangladesh name three uncapped players for England, Afghanistan ODI series.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Richardson further stated that the ICC will contemplate a few changes after the current cycle of Future Tours Program (FTP) ends in 2019-20.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;There are some complexities, not least because of scheduling and existing structures, but we envisage the changes being implemented for 2019,&quot; the former South African stumper said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The ICC also reiterated its stance on creating a structure that will keep all the three formats healthy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Work will continue to develop a clear structure and position for each format over the coming months as the ICC collectively focuses on improving bi-lateral cricket for fans and players in the long run,&quot; Richardson said.<\/p>\r\n",
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