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Test experiment will 'invigorate' cricket

The International Cricket Council believes the historic day-night Test will help to "invigorate" Test cricket, amid falling ticket sales.

International Cricket Council CEO David Richardson.
The International Cricket Council believes the day-night Test will help "invigorate" Test cricket. (AAP)

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The International Cricket Council says the historic day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand at the Adelaide Oval will help to invigorate Test cricket, amid shrinking ticket sales.

"The reality is that Test cricket is faced with challenges such as declining crowd attendances in some countries, as well as issues of context and competition for attention from shorter formats of the game", said ICC Chief Executive David Richardson in a statement on Friday.

"Either we do nothing, and let the appetite for Test cricket die, or deal with the problem head-on and with an innovative and proactive approach."


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