{
  "id": 14956898,
  "title": "Test Twenty™️, Cricket's Fourth Format, Begins In Sri Lanka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/test-twentytm-crickets-fourth-format-begins-in-sri-lanka",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:37:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/test-twenty-crickets-fourth-format-begins-in-sri-lanka"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 14 November 2026, young cricketers from around the globe will gather in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the inaugural Test Twenty™️ tournament. For the first time ever, a toss will determine not only which team bats first, but also if the girls or boys play first. Girls will compete against girls, and boys against boys, with their individual scores combining to form the final result. Test Twenty™️ represents the fourth format of cricket, joining the traditional formats of Test, One-Day, and T20. This groundbreaking tournament will be played at the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo from 14 to 29 November 2026, with the reserve day on 30 November. A total of 160 young cricketers between the ages of 13 and 21 will be selected from four continental teams to participate in the tournament. The Girls XI and Boys XI will play as one team, with their runs merging into a single combined score. The Parity Rule™️ dictates that what a girl scores by day will influence whether a boy wins under floodlights, and vice versa. This unique format emphasizes gender equality, as the girls' game is not merely a curtain-raiser, but an integral part of the overall result. The tournament will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network, making it accessible to cricket fans worldwide. Under the guidance of an advisory board consisting of cricket legends AB de Villiers, Matthew Hayden, Sir Clive Lloyd, Mike Fordham, and celebrity coach Rajkumar Sharma, Test Twenty™️ promises to be a landmark event in the world of youth cricket.",
  "summary": "Mumbai and Colombo, 16 October 2026: On 14 November, young cricketers from around the world will walk out at the SSC in Colombo. For the first time, a toss will decide two things, not one: which team bats first, and whether the girls or the boys play first. Girls play girls. Boys play boys. Whoever bats in the morning, their runs carry into the night, and only the combined score wins. Her runs…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}