Ireland, Afghanistan closer to Test status

Ireland and Afghanistan are closer to earning Test cricket status if their positions are approved by an ICC board meeting in April.

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Published 5 February 2017 2:46pm

Source: AAP

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Ireland and Afghanistan could be elevated to Test cricket status by as soon as April, pending an ICC board meeting.

As part of sweeping changes discussed for both Test and one-day international structure, the two cricket developing nations would form a second-tier, alongside Zimbabwe, playing against the sport's heavyweights.

Other changes recommended by national chief executives for ICC consideration include a nine-nation Test league, the implementation of standardised umpire reviews in Test cricket and the introduction of the system in World T20 matches.

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