Based on recent cricket news, the International Cricket Council is considering to change the Test format from five days to four days.

Having five days for a Test series causes additional workload, scheduling and finances. However, if the format only has four days, it would definitely cut the game too short.

In fact, the latest Test series between England and South Africa proved this to be true. The fifth day of the series was laid out due to a draw of 1-1. It wrapped up, resulting in a victory for England with only 8.4 overs remaining for the final day.

The match between England and South Africa wouldn’t have a concrete result without the presence of the fifth day, which only verifies the importance of this extra day. As cricket news

The captains of both teams -- Joe Root and Faf du Plessis expressed their opinions on the significance of having five days in Test. On top of that, the Player of the Match, Ben Stokes said, ‘When you have series in which the first few games are results, it makes things very interesting’.

Then, he continued, ‘And that's why five-day cricket should always be around. It's the best format of the game. And with games like these, it makes cricket just unforgettable. And we will remember this for a long time and I'm sure South Africa will remember it for a long time as well. It will go down as one of the greats’.

Faf du Plessis, the captain of South Africa shared, ‘I am a fan of Test cricket going five days. The great draws of the game go five days. I understand there is a lot of money being burnt on day-five cricket because a lot of Test matches are not going five days. But I am still a purist of the game because I have been part of some great draws and today is no different’.

He later on added, ‘There would definitely not have been a result in four days on this pitch. That's what makes it special, to have Stokes, shattered and still running in and we are trying to survive. That's what makes the extra day so special’.

South Africa and England are set for another Test on January 16, 2020. Based on cricket odds, it’s likely to be an intense match. The cricket odds for South Africa is at -104.17, while England is at -112.36.

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