There used to be a sixth day in test match cricket as recently as the 1970’s. Also, there was a one day break, usually on a Sunday during a test which generally started on a Thursday, finishing if necessary on a Tuesday. A provision for an extra day is surely the way to go but ffs, they have to stop these back to back tests, it’s not good for the game.
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Yes, and the T20 was also crammed into the calendar with the final inbetween the test series, first time it’s been played in July, taken away the absolute joy of that competition. There’s a lot of Football fans who follow cricket, play the T20 finals day during the September International break, this year the 9th, it would get maximum exposure.It’s crammed in because ecb have cornered of August for a game that no other country plays and will be kicked into touch after the contract has finished 2027!
FantasyIreland
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What a beautiful day for cricket.......oh wait.
Fucking mental the rules in this game.
Fucking mental the rules in this game.
MillionMilesAway
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There used to be a sixth day in test match cricket as recently as the 1970’s. Also, there was a one day break, usually on a Sunday during a test which generally started on a Thursday, finishing if necessary on a Tuesday. A provision for an extra day is surely the way to go but ffs, they have to stop these back to back tests, it’s not good for the game.
The rest day going always seemed strange to me - I remember those, but not a 6th day. I don't recall any home tests starting on a day other than the the Thursday with the Sunday off.
As you say, it's the crammed schedule that makes it impossible now.
I kind of remembered the provision of a sixth day going back to the 60’d but I googled it and there were a couple of 6 day tests in the 70’s, not involving England. Whilst looking that up I saw previously there were “timeless tests”, everyday’s a school day!The rest day going always seemed strange to me - I remember those, but not a 6th day. I don't recall any home tests starting on a day other than the the Thursday with the Sunday off.
As you say, it's the crammed schedule that makes it impossible now.
MillionMilesAway
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I kind of remembered the provision of a sixth day going back to the 60’d but I googled it and there were a couple of 6 day tests in the 70’s, not involving England. Whilst looking that up I saw previously there were “timeless tests”, everyday’s a school day!
Fair enough - the timeless tests are long distant. At least one had to be ended because the boat home was due to leave!
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That was England in South Africa, 1920s or 30s. They were only 40 odd runs away from victory at something like 630 for 5 but in those days winning wasn't everything I suppose. It was day 11 or 13 so might have taken them 2 sessions to get it anyway!Fair enough - the timeless tests are long distant. At least one had to be ended because the boat home was due to leave!
EDIT: https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...rica-vs-england-5th-test-62657/full-scorecard
There used to be a sixth day in test match cricket as recently as the 1970’s. Also, there was a one day break, usually on a Sunday during a test which generally started on a Thursday, finishing if necessary on a Tuesday. A provision for an extra day is surely the way to go but ffs, they have to stop these back to back tests, it’s not good for the game.
Yeah remember the Sunday day of rest but can’t remember the 6th day one
heslops barnet
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Reserve day today?What a beautiful day for cricket.......oh wait.
Fucking mental the rules in this game.