Test Cricket: Past, Present and Uncertain Future
Date & Time
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
19:00
Venue
Oxford University Mathematical Institute: Lecture Theatre 3
Tickets
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Tim Wigmore and Huw Turbervill explore the evolution and future of Test cricket. A sporting discussion examining how the longest format of cricket has developed, its current challenges, and what the future holds for this traditional game.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Tim Wigmore analyze cricket's evolution from Bodyline to the modern Bazball era
• Discover Huw Turbervill’s research on the future of the game featuring David Gower’s insights
• Evaluate if Test cricket can survive the T20 revolution with two leading sports journalists
Event Highlights
- •Covers the history of Test cricket from 1877 to the modern 'Bazball' era
- •Analysis of the threat posed to first-class cricket by the rise of T20
- •Features insights from legends like David Gower, Graham Gooch, and Merv Hughes
- •Discussion of iconic eras including the West Indies' golden age and Shane Warne's career
Speakers
Tim Wigmore
Sports writer for the Daily Telegraph
Huw Turbervill
Writer on The Cricketer
Programme
Test Cricket: Past, Present and Uncertain Future
A 1-hour discussion between Tim Wigmore and Huw Turbervill regarding the history and future of Test cricket.
Organized by: Oxford Literary Festival