New rule, no change - has cricket missed a trick again with bad light?

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What happened

More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC.

Has cricket missed a trick?

Key facts

  • More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:19:46 UTC.

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