Test Matches

[codswallop]

How long is it since Test matches in England ceased to have the Sunday off?
Thanks.

[factor-fiction]

I know in the mid 70s they used to have Sundays off but they have played Sundays for many years now- maybe for 30+ years?

[Sqad]

Yes, I agree with FF......I think it was the early 80's when Sunday became involved.

[codswallop]

Thanks to you both.

[Everhelpful]

Answers are probably right,might be something to do with Ted Dexter nipping off to France for Sunday Horse Racing during the Sunday Rest Day of a Test,frowned upon by the "Establishment".!!

[codswallop]

Or the relaxing of the Sunday trading rules,not quite sure when that came about.