Kumble-led ICC cricket panel to discuss boundary count rule

New Delhi, July 28 - Former India skipper Anil Kumble-led Cricket Committee will discuss issues relating to the World Cup final, including the controversial boundary countback rule, in their next mee

Allardice also hailed India skipper Virat Kohli's comments on the World Test Championship. "It is very encouraging to hear those comments. I know players love playing Test cricket. For the first time there is a real context to the matches they play that extends beyond a particular series.

"I know the Test rankings have done a good job over a long period of time in the sense of identifying the best team, but to be able to compete on a points table and play for a spot in the final will add a new element to Test cricket and will make it more interesting to people from the countries not involved in that particular match," Allardice said.

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