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CLOSE-IN: There’s nothing like Test cricket! (IANS column)

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CLOSE-IN: There’s Nothing Like Test Cricket! (IANS Column)

By IANS News December 15, 2023 • 11:14 AM View: 760

World Test Cricket Championship:

The popularity of the conventional form of cricket, ‘Test Matches’ may be on the wane, however, it is the only way one can measure the ability of a cricketer.

The five days of play for men and four days for women truly bring to the fore some of the most important traits of the game that one misses in the shorter versions. It requires concentration, consistency, control, fitness, discipline, mental strength and good planning while batting as well as bowling.

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