ICC Set to Approve Four-Day Tests for Enhanced Competition

The ICC is preparing to approve four-day Test matches in the World Test Championship, a move aimed at providing smaller cricketing nations with more opportunities for competition. The current WTC cycle, which began with a series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, features a mix of two and three-match series. ICC President Jay Shah has voiced support for this initiative during discussions at the recent WTC final, indicating a shift in the format that could reshape international cricket. The upcoming series, including the Ashes and Border-Gavaskar Trophy, will also see significant matchups between major cricketing nations.