Since then, over 1,700 Test matches have been played and the number of Test playing nations has increased to ten with Bangladesh , the most recent nation elevated to Test status , making its debut in 2000.
C'est au Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) que revient le rôle historique de législateur du cricket. À l'heure actuelle, c'est le Conseil international du cricket (ICC) qui régit le cricket international.