BENGALURU: There is a certain old-school charm about Test cricket which makes it intriguing and alluring. It's a format that tests both character and talent, leading to gritty performances and riveting rivalries.
Yet, the format has yielded its place at the top to the slam-bang version which now fills the international calendar, thanks to increased spectator interest. Day-night Test matches were one of the solutions introduced in 2015 to revive its fortunes. Relatively new, the format has added some zing to the five-day version, since all 18 matches played under lights so far have yielded results.
