DUBAI: Women’s Tests should be played over five days but the longest format is unlikely to be “part of the landscape” in the future, says International Cricket Council chair Greg Barclay.
The five women’s Tests held in the past five years, all played over four days, have ended in draws.
England skipper Heather Knight has called for five-day Tests, which would allow more time for a positive result.
“Most people would say five days are required,” said Barclay.
“Absolutely if they are going play it in my personal view is they should have five days to play it in.”
Only England, Australia and India have played a women’s Test since 2017 with the dramatic drawn Ashes match in January the most recent red-ball international.
England are scheduled to play South Africa over four days in June, the Proteas’ first Test since 2014.
