Test cricket

English

Etymology

From the idea that the long, gruelling matches are a trial of the relative strengths of the two sides.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Test cricket (uncountable)

  1. (cricket) The highest level of international cricket, where Test sides compete against each other in five-day matches.
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