Pakistan, June 17 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has shown readiness to back four-day Test matches in the World Test Championship (WTC), replacing the traditional five-day format. This change aims to help smaller cricketing nations play more matches and series.
The announcement comes shortly after South Africa won the WTC final against Australia at Lord's, ending their long wait for a major global cricket trophy. This victory has added excitement to the discussions about the future of Test cricket.
Currently, the WTC 2025-27 cycle will continue with the traditional five-day Tests. It features 27 Test series involving nine teams, with many series having only two matches. England, Australia, and India will play longer five-match...