6 things to look forward to in cricket in 2019

Modified Jan 01, 2019 22:35 IST

2019 can be a turn-around year for the teams and players with the ICC World Cup being scheduled this year

#2 ICC Test Championship

ICC Test Championship will kick off in July 2019

For those who worried about the future of Test cricket, 2018 gave them a hope that Test cricket is still alive. As mentioned earlier, so many exciting contests took place last year. Now, 2019 will be 'icing on the cake' for the Test lovers, as the ICC Test Championship will finally get underway in 2019 with India’s tour of West Indies in July 2019.

In 2018, out of 48 Tests, 43 yielded results, which is a positive sign for Test cricket. With Test matches started to produce results, more fans will begin to engage with the game’s oldest and longest format. With the introduction of Test Championship, this result will even go higher, as each match will now become more significant.

Since every match plays a prominent role in deciding the winner, all the teams will push for the results instead of opting for dull draws. The fans will also have to keep their eyes on all the Test matches around the world as any game can affect their team’s position in the table.