The ICC are exploring the possibility of introducing a conference-style competition in Test cricket Philip Brown/ReutersAshes series will not be under threat even if the latest idea designed to bring context to Test match cricket succeeds in uniting enough members of the ICC, the world governing body. A meeting of chief executives in Cape Town last week decided to investigate a conference-style competition involving the current ten Test-playing nations plus Ireland and Afghanistan. This latest idea comes after discussions over the concept of divisions with promotion and relegation cooled. Under the new idea, the 12 teams will split into two groups with each country playing the other five in its pool either home or away…

Source: The Times October 20, 2016 15:56 UTC