Short and sweet!

Updated On: 05 January, 2024 09:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar

South Africa’s long-serving and retiring captain Dean Elgar labelled the pitch as ‘challenging’, highlighting its unpredictable nature

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India`s Virat Kohli (L) watches the digital screen while they make a decision about his dismissal during the second day of the second cricket Test match. Pic/AFP

Each time a Test match culminates in a conclusion within the remarkably short timeframe of three days, or God forbid two, a familiar sequence is maintained. Some enjoy the spectacle regardless of its span, others find ways to whinge. The blame is oftentimes squarely placed on the pitch conditions, whether seaming or spinning.

A handful of others also perceive such short matches as an intriguing anomaly within cricket, highlighting the highly unpredictable nature of the sport. They acknowledge the limitations posed by condensed play, citing the intensified pressure on teams to adapt swiftly to conditions and strategise more effectively within a limited timeframe.

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