Updated: Jan 27th, 2024
New Mumbai, Jan 27th, 2024, Saturday
The cricket teams of the world are currently busy with Test matches. Some players are currently engaged in franchise cricket. While the India vs England 5-match Test series is underway in India, Australia is hosting a Test against New Zealand. Matches between New Zealand and Pakistan have already concluded, and the venue for the World Test Championship (WTC) final has been finalized.
WTC Final to be held in this country
The schedule for the upcoming four years of ICC events has been announced. India will host the ICC World Cup during 2024-2027. England has been entrusted with the responsibility of hosting the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy next year.
India’s defeat in both finals
The second edition of the World Test Championship has concluded, and preparations for the third edition are underway. The World Test Championship 2021 and 2023 were held only in England.
India lost to New Zealand in the first edition and to Australia in the second edition. Team India is the only team to have reached the finals of the World Test Championship twice.
Australia’s team at the top of the points table
Australia’s team is currently at the top of the points table of the World Test Championship. Their winning percentage is 61.11. India is in second place with a winning percentage of 54.16. South Africa is in third place, New Zealand in fourth, and Bangladesh in fifth. These three teams have a winning percentage of 50.
Breaking News: WTC Final Venue Announced
New Mumbai, Jan 27th, 2024 – The cricket teams from around the world are currently engrossed in Test matches. While some players are busy with franchise cricket, India and England are battling it out in a 5-match Test series in India. On the other hand, Australia is hosting a Test match against New Zealand. Matches between New Zealand and Pakistan have already concluded, marking the completion of the World Test Championship (WTC) finals.
The schedule for the upcoming four years of ICC events has been recently announced. During the period of 2024-2027, India has been chosen to host the prestigious ICC World Cup. Additionally, England has been entrusted with the responsibility of hosting the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Pakistan will serve as the host for the Champions Trophy in the following year.
The recently concluded second edition of the World Test Championship witnessed India reaching the finals for the second time. However, they faced defeat against New Zealand in the first edition and Australia in the second edition. Team India remains the only team to have reached the finals twice since the inception of the championship.
In the current points table of the World Test Championship, Australia’s team is leading with a winning percentage of 61.11. India is closely following in the second position with a winning percentage of 54.16. South Africa, New Zealand, and Bangladesh occupy the third, fourth, and fifth positions respectively, with a winning percentage of 50.
The announcement for the venue of the much-awaited WTC final has been made. England has been chosen as the host for the final match, which will determine the world’s best Test cricket team. This decision has been taken by the ICC, giving England the responsibility to organize and manage the final event. The venue for the final match will be disclosed in due course.
This news comes as a significant development in the world of Test cricket, as the WTC final is considered the ultimate test of a team’s skills and performance. Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are eagerly waiting for the final match to witness the clash between the two top-ranked teams.
Stay tuned for more updates on the World Test Championship and other cricketing events.
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