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Atherton speaks on why Test matches worldwide finish quickly in WTC era

Atherton speaks on why Test matches worldwide finish quickly in WTC era

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London [UK], August 29 (ANI): Former England cricketer Michael Atherton has pointed to the reasons that have contributed to Test matches finishing quickly more often during this decade and referred to the advent of T20 cricket and changes in the nature of pitches due to the points-driven ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Atherton was speaking…

Michael Atherton cites T20 and pitch changes for quicker Tests

Michael Atherton cites T20 and pitch changes for quicker Tests

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Former England cricketer Michael Atherton has identified several factors contributing to the increasing frequency of Test matches concluding in fewer than five days during this decade. Speaking on Sky Sports during the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord’s, which experienced delays due to rain, Atherton pointed to the impact of Twenty20 (T20) cricket…