DUBAI: Cricket is set to welcome a new format with the launch of *Test Twenty*, an 80-over competition described as a modern blend of Test match strategy and T20 excitement. The format, unveiled by sports entrepreneur Gaurav Bahirvani, Executive Chairman of The One One Six Network, aims to create a structured pathway for young players while reimagining the traditional game for a new generation.

Unlike conventional formats, *Test Twenty* features two innings of 20 overs per side, with matches decided by win, loss, tie, or draw — similar to Tests — but played over a single day. Bahirvani said the idea was not to create another league but to “preserve the game’s legacy while shaping its future.”

The advisory board for the project includes former international stars AB de Villiers, Sir Cliv

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