Test cricket was standardised to five days to ensure both teams had equal opportunities to win, even after a poor start.
The follow‑on is one of the oldest laws still preserved in the MCC rule book, and despite the passage of time, it remains a vital part of Test cricket. Far from being obsolete, it continues to shape ...
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