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IS THE DECLINE IN THE FREQUENCY OF DRAWS IN TEST MATCH CRICKET DETRIMENTAL TO THE LONG FORM OF THE GAME?
Abstract
The frequency of draws in test cricket has declined noticeably in the last fifteen years. This has been brought about by changes in the style of the 5‐day game, coupled with several rule changes designed to extend time played. While many believe this to be good for the game, a contrary argument advanced here suggests that too many Tests are finishing excessively early, and hence are more predictable. Regression results indicate that rising run rates and rising average wickets per Test have some explanatory power over the frequency of draws, but the rule changes have also played a big part. This is one issue (of several) that administrators must address to ensure that the oldest and purest form of the game is able to continue to compete for consumer interest with shorter forms of the game in the future.
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“which mirrors previous findings that suggested a higher run rate is expected in Test cricket as T20s become more commonplace within the international cricket calendar (Lenten, 2008).”
From The Change in Test Cricket Performance Following the Introduction of T20 Cricket (2023) · cites this paper as Lenten, 2008
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“Previous findings identified an increase in Tests finishing within four days from 19.0% to 40.8%, and the number of Tests finishing within three days rising to 15.3% (from 2.5%; Lenten, 2008).”
From The Change in Test Cricket Performance Following the Introduction of T20 Cricket (2023) · cites this paper as Lenten, 2008
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“Research has shown a substantial 21% decrease (Lenten, 2008) in draw percentage in Test matches; however, a decrease of 7% has also been identified (Allsopp, 2005).”
From The Change in Test Cricket Performance Following the Introduction of T20 Cricket (2023) · cites this paper as Lenten, 2008
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“Research identified an increase in run rates for Test cricket that coincided with increasing ODI run rates, although there appeared to be an approximate 10-year delay (Lenten, 2008).”
From The Change in Test Cricket Performance Following the Introduction of T20 Cricket (2023) · cites this paper as Lenten, 2008
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Metadata
- Authors
- LENTEN, L. J. A.
- Affiliations
- La Trobe University (AU)
- Corresponding author
- LENTEN, LIAM J. A.
- ORCID
- LENTEN, LIAM J. A.
- Venue
- Economic Papers: A journal of applied economics and policy
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2008-12
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 364-380
- ISSN
- 0812-0439 (ISSN-L)
- 1759-3441
- OpenAlex
- W2057910775
- Cited by
- 11
- References
- 24
- Citations by year
- 2025: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 3 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 2.31
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Economic Papers A journal of applied economics and policy (publishedVersion)
- RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Sports Analytics and Performance
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Sociology, History and Politics of Sport
- Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Sports, Gender, and Society
- Keywords
- Test cricket, match duration, sports management
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