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Following the one-off Test between England women and Indian women in Bristol.
A great advertisement for the game, according to England’s Heather Knight.
In the fifth day’s final session, Indian tailenders batted out the final stumps to draw the match.
After India was held to a draw in a one-off Test match, England captain Heather Knight said, “A fantastic advert for women’s Test cricket was provided today,” and “This test match showed that women’s Test cricket has a place in the game.”
Heather Knight, England’s captain, spoke about the historic Test between England and India, saying she would like to see five-day Tests featuring women. An electric knock from the 19-year-old Sneh Rana saved the Test for India on the final day of the game in Bristol, as England was unable to dismiss the lower order despite numerous opportunities on the final two days. At one point, India was on 199/7 and chasing down more runs, but an unsung performance by the lower-order scripted a memorable fightback that resulted in Rana’s unbeaten knock of 80, which helped India draw the game as England failed to even field in the second innings.
ESPNcricinfo quoted Knight as saying, “What a brilliant game of cricket.” What a great game of cricket!
It almost pains me to say this, but I have to say that it fizzled out a bit today.” It was designed to be extraordinary and exhilarating, but I believe it has served as a brilliant advertisement. We’ve showcased some amazing skills over the course of the day, which have drawn in both youth and senior members.
It’s an excellent commercial for the benefit of showing that women’s Test cricket is an integral part of the sport.
Knight agreed wholeheartedly when asked if she would be open to female players playing five-day Tests. Yes, absolutely,” she replied. It is apparent that many draws have occurred in women’s cricket in the past, and yes, this is something that should be examined.
The Indian captain, Mithali Raj, weighed in on five-day Tests by commenting, “A five-day Test is a good idea, but we first need to start having Tests regularly.”
It is very important to have a Test match included in a series, and I think we should also extend the number of days the game is played for.” I know where she gets her ideas from. I’m fine with Tests lasting five days, but I would prefer to have the series kick off with a Test match and continue with five-day Tests.
The planned women’s day-night Test match will pit India against Australia. Australia will play India in their first day-night Test on Australian soil in 15 years, and India will play their first-ever day-night Test.
