The ICC Cricket Committee has recommended that a team's failure to play a minimum number of five-day games over a four-year period should lead to the withdrawal of its Test status. The committee chaired by former India captain Anil Kumble met in Dubai yesterday. The ICC said in a statement that the test matches had been postponed to make room for other formats of the game, the committee recommended that all Test playing Members should be required to play a minimum number of Test matches over a four-year period in order to maintain their Test status. The committee reiterated its support for the strategy of ensuring an optimum balance and a clear differentiation between the three formats of the game. It also noted the need to ensure that Test cricket, in particular, was protected. The committee also reviewed the impact of the recent changes to the Standard ODI playing conditions, namely the restriction of four fieldsmen being allowed outside the circle during non-powerplay overs, the introduction of two bouncers per over, the abolishment of the bowling powerplay and the introduction of two new balls.