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| June 22, 2008 | Sunday | Jamadi-us-Sani 17, 1429 |
BCCI interested in Test championship
NEW DELHI, June 21: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has received a shot in its arm on hosting a Test championship with Indian cricket board showing keen interest in the concept.
President of the BCCI
Sharad Pawar said Test cricket was their first preference, adding they were willing to discuss the idea with the game’s governing body.
“The BCCI is definitely working for the future of Test cricket. We are clear and confident that Test cricket has a future. We have digested one-day matches, we digested Twenty20, but the first preference is always Tests. We will discuss the Test championship proposal,” Pawar stated.
With huge success of the recently held Indian Premier League (IPL), many players expressed fears Twenty20 would soon eclipse other forms of the game including Test cricket.
The ICC’s acting CEO, Dave Richardson recently said they were considering creation of a Test championship to ensure that a place remains for Tests in the calendar.—Agencies
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