{"id":67529,"date":"2025-10-17T18:39:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:39:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internews.pk\/eng\/?p=67529"},"modified":"2025-10-17T18:39:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:39:44","slug":"new-cricket-format-test-twenty-announced-to-debut-in-india-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=67529","title":{"rendered":"New cricket format \u2018Test Twenty\u2019 announced, to debut in India in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After the success of T10, T20, and traditional Test cricket, a new format named \u201cTest Twenty\u201d has been officially launched, promising to bring a fresh twist to the game.<\/p>\n<p>According to organizers, the first two editions of the new format will be held in India, with the inaugural tournament scheduled for January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The format was unveiled at a launch event attended by former international stars Matthew Hayden, Harbhajan Singh, Sir Clive Lloyd, and AB de Villiers, who joined the organizers in promoting the concept.<\/p>\n<p>Each match in the \u201cTest Twenty\u201d format will feature a total of 80 overs, divided into two innings of 20 overs per team. 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