Why cricket matches are called tests?

India
December 16, 2006 8:38am CST
Why cricket matches are called tests?
2 responses
@vinod4net (628)
• India
16 Dec 06
i think in earlier times cricket matches were played to test batsman against different bowlers and conditions, i think due to this they started to call them test matches
• India
16 Dec 06
because it is a test to prove physical ability and the mental strength which is required in the game of cricket