As ICC plans Test cricket overhaul, Afghanistan might get lucky

LONDON (SW): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson has hinted major overhaul to revive test cricket, a move that might pave the way for emerging countries like Afghanistan to come up front.

Speaking to promote the 2017 Champions Trophy, Richardson offered the prospect of Test status to the likes of Nepal, Ireland and Afghanistan, but warned more established nations – notably West Indies – that they could find themselves playing Division Two cricket if they are unable to improve their red-ball form.

"There's a general realisation now that, if we're going to keep Test cricket going well into the future, we can't just say it's going to survive on its own," Richardson has been quoted by the ESPN Cricinfo.

He said countries like Nepal, Afghanistan and Ireland are keen to play test cricket.

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