Why is it called a test match?

Why is the 5-day cricket match called a Test match? A five-day-long cricket match between two teams is called a Test match, as it is considered a complete examination of teams' playing ability and endurance. The name comes from the five-day-long match being a "test" of the relative strengths of the two sides. Lees verder »

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Why is test match called test?

Test matches are played between national representative teams that have been granted Test status, as determined and conferred by the International Cricket Council (ICC). They are called Tests because the long, gruelling nature of matches makes them mentally and physically testing. Lees verder »

What does the term test match mean?

: a championship game or series (as of cricket) played between teams representing different countries. Lees verder »

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