Restricting Test cricket matches to 4 days will mean abolishing the fifth-day advantage that the

bowlers enjoy. Especially the spinners will be deprived of the golden opportunity on a pitch that has
been subjected to much wear and tear. Doubts and speculation have also been raised about the
composition of sides in such a scenario and whether it would be wise to complete 98 overs in a
single day when the seamers are bowling. Inclement weather has also not been taken into account.
“There is no chance it would be mandatory from the 2023 test championship cycle, going by past
experience not many in the committee will be keen to break the old successful tradition of the test
matches. It can wait for another few years”, the source quoted. Cricket Australia chief executive
Kevin Roberts came up with the proposal last month, saying 4-day test matches “is something that
we have got to seriously consider… it is something that can’t be driven by emotions but it needs to
guided and driven by facts”.

1. Which of the following fact is a statement in favour of spinners?

A. Spinners are not fit as Pacers who can bowl 98 overs in a day
B. Spinners enjoy much success when whether is not adverse
C. Spinners prefer bowling on a smooth surface
D. Spinners enjoy bowling when the pitch is worn out
2. Which of the following statements is analogous to the argument presented in the above
passage?
A. Reducing a gap period between examinations will relieve exam takers from stress
B. Introducing video assistant referees will reduce errors in sport
C. The rule blocking the back passes to the goalkeepers put extra pressure on defenders
D. It has been revealed that the new law forcing mall walkers to take the stairs instead of
elevators is an unpopular law
3. Which of the following is the right conclusion based on the passage?
A. In traditional test matches, the weather plays an important role
B. Reducing a test match by a day could make it a one-sided affair
C. Test matches depend on a balance between pace and spin bowling
D. The number of overs to be bowled in a 4-day test match should be reduced
4. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The cricket committee is a traditional body
B. Cricketers are traditional by nature
C. Both A and B
D. This proposal is being proposed by the Cricket Australia Chief Kevin Roberts
5. Which of the following statements can be drawn from the given passage?
A. Any change in an established order requires rational thinking
B. Emotive changes in the structure is required when the structure has rotted away
C. People are easily drawn towards changes in the tradition
D. Committees usually consist of traditional peoples
Answer:

1. (D). The passage clearly mentions that “spinners will be deprived of a golden opportunity on
a pitch that has been subjected to wear and tear”.
2. (C). One of the arguments of the passage is anxiety faced by the bowlers in general: how a
new test format will rob bowlers of their advantage.
3. (B). If the 5th day is excluded from the test match it will make the match a batting exhibition
and one-sided affair
4. (D). It is clearly mentioned in the passage.
5. (A). In the passage it is stated that ‘Kevin Roberts came up with the proposal last month,
saying 4-day test’ is something that we have got to seriously consider… it is something that
cannot be driven by emotions, but it needs to be driven by facts.