Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan have called for significant reforms to Test cricket rules. Cook suggested allowing teams to take two new balls within 160 overs at their discretion, while Vaughan advocated for broader substitution rules beyond concussion replacements to maintain match quality. Both believe these changes are crucial for Test cricket's competitiveness and player welfare.
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