> Can

There are various forms of cricket. What you're referring to is test cricket. However, the shorter forms of the game can last as little as 3 - 4 hours.

Tests match have become more and more rare though with the increase in twenty-twenty matches.

And a damn shame that is, I say ! Not that I disapprove of 20/20's mind, but they should not come at the cost of proper tests.

the big difference is that 5 days are scheduled for a game of test cricket, everyone's expecting it and enjoy it accordingly, if it's not finished after 5 days the game is declared a draw.