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Test cricket needs balance between tradition and adaptability to ensure results
Tanujl •Finding ways to ensure more cricket is played without compromising the essence of the game is a challenge that needs addressing.
WTC Final: Team India players begin preparations in England ahead of title clash against Australia
Firstcricket Staff •BCCI’s official Twitter handle shared pictures of Virat Kohli, Jaydev Unadkat and Cheteshwar Pujara going to practice in England on Monday.
Testing times: How fans and cash are pushing cricket into T20 camp
Arup Ghosh •Cricket is changing rapidly. Those who grew up when Test Cricket dominated, shake their heads in dismay and disapproval at the dominance of white-ball cricket. But T20 is here to stay and rule
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Glenn Maxwell banking on subcontinent experience in making Test comeback
•Maxwell, who has been included in Australia's squad for the two Tests against Sri Lanka, has made just seven appearances in the format in a career spanning a decade.
ICC chair Greg Barclay warns Test cricket will see huge decline with increasing T20 leagues
•Barclay, who was appointed as ICC chair in November 2020, said the world body will face a serious challenge in deciding the next Future Tours Program starting next year.
Can't see women's Test cricket evolving at any speed, says ICC chairman Greg Barclay
•Only England, Australia and India have played a women's Test since 2017, with a thrilling drawn Ashes match in January the most recent red-ball international.
Highlights, South Africa vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test Day 1 at Port Elizabeth: Proteas post 278/5
Firstcricket Staff •Follow live updates and commentary from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and Bangladesh on our blog here
Highlights, South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 1 at Durban: Proteas 233/4 at stumps
Firstcricket Staff •Follow live updates and commentary from Day 1 of the first Test between South Africa and Bangladesh.
Joe Root's future as England captain in doubt after West Indies rout
•Joe Root has now overseen just one win in 17 Tests and has failed to lead England to a series victory in his last five attempts.
West Indies vs England: Kyle Mayers' golden arm destroys visitors to leave Windies on verge of victory
•England are in a hopeless position of only 10 runs ahead with just two wickets in hand and two days to play.