NZ vs Ind: Anil Kumble rubbishes rumours of '4-day Tests' being Test cricket's future

New Zealand completely outplayed India in opening Test match as y won match by 10 wickets. But Virat Kohli and co. will be er to get ir revenge in second match which begins on Saturday. Ahead of highly-awaited match, ICC Cricket Committee chairman Anil Kumble has spoken about idea of making ICC 4-day Tests mandatory. 

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NZ vs IND: Anil Kumble blatantly dismisses ICC 4-day Tests rumours

During an event recently, Anil Kumble revealed that it is players and t just him who have conveyed ir desire for 5-day cricket to be maintained as y are t in favour of 4-day cricket. Kumble mentioned that a 'Test' match is called so since it happens over a period of five days and challenges every cricketer to give it ir best. 

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NZ vs IND: Anil Kumble claims that ICC 4-day Tests were just an experiment

legendary Indian spinner went on to add that concept of mandatory four-day Test matches was just an experiment conducted by ICC with countries like Zimbabwe and Ireland. Kumble expressed happiness at fact that majority of top Test playing nations want 5-day cricket.

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NZ vs Ind live streaming

NZ vs Ind live streaming for NZ vs Ind 2nd Test will begin at 4 AM IST on Saturday, February 29 on Hotstar and Jio TV.

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