Women’s Tests are on the preface for the members of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ICC meeting for the same will be held this week in Dubai. Despite the fact that the ICC is unlikely to start a WWTC (Women’s World Test Championship) right away, there will be discussions about how to revitalise the traditional format. The ICC will also consider if there is a compelling case for extending the time limit to five days.
“No, there can’t be a WWTC, but the discussions will be more about the role of Test cricket for women,” said an ICC member, who is an active member and has a call in the meetings and will also be a part of the meetings that will be wrapped up in Dubai on April 10.
Aside from that, there will be debates about the length of the tests. The two Tests played by Indian women last year, including a pink-ball Test, ended in draws, prompting a debate about whether the duration should be five days, as it is for men. “As a result, it’s a topic about the role of women’s Tests in the game’s overall evolution. We’ll also determine whether the members want five-day or four-day tests,” according to the ICC member.
The ICC will examine the position of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, among other things (ACB). The ICC Board of Directors created a Working Group to assess the condition of the ACB in light of recent governmental developments in the country at its November meeting. Imran Khwaja (Chair), Ross McCollum, Lawson Naidoo, and Ramiz Raja were invited to present their findings to the board. The committee’s report has apparently been submitted.
Ramiz Raja will also be heard on the four-nation tournament that he has proposed, which would include India, Pakistan, England, and Australia. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman’s initiative is unlikely to be approved by the board, although negotiations on the planned event will almost certainly take place.
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