The MCC World Cricket Committee fears for the future of Test cricket unless action is taken quickly to promote the traditional format and has called for the immediate introduction of day/night matches to boost the game in countries where attendances are low.
The committee, which concluded a two-day meeting at Lord’s on Friday and consists of a host of former players, reiterated its call for a Test Championship to bring context to the five-day game, but believes recent testing with pink balls means that floodlit Tests can start as soon as possible.
“We should not delay in presenting day-night Test cricket as an option for those Test-playing countries that are struggling to attract an audience,” John Stephenson, the MCC assistant secretary, said. “We say this form of the game is viable now. We proved it in Abu Dhabi with the four-day game under lights.
hmmm its a good option...specially in the hot cricketing region like Asia..
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