To all the cricket fans mark your calendars as one of the biggest tournaments is finally knocking on the door. ICC has finally confirmed the dates of the upcoming much-anticipated cricket event, the World Test Championship. The third edition of the Championship’s final has finally been scheduled at Lord’s. The one-off Test will be played at the iconic London venue from 11th to 15 June of next year.
This is the first ICC has selected this popular venue for this newest edition of the cricket event. Moreover, 16 June is also taken as a reserve day if required. After the back-to-back placement as runner-up this time it’ll be really interesting to see if the Indian cricket team can seal the victory this time or not. Let’s dig into some more details about this upcoming cricket event.
Things you need to know about the World Test Championship
The much-awaited international championship of Test cricket, also regarded as a Test World Cup, has gained immense popularity among cricket fans since its inaugural season in 2019.
The matches of the tournament will be played between the top two sides based on standings after the current cycle. Looking at the current status the India Cricket team captained by Rohit Sharma is currently holding the rank ahead of reigning champions Australia.
The men in blue have been back-to-back runner-ups in the event as in 2019 New Zealand claimed the inaugural title while in 2023 Australia snatched the victory after a heart-heading match.
ICC CEO on this much-awaited tournament
ICC CEO Geoff Allardice who has earlier predicted the tournament’s popularity is also certain about high demand this time as well.
Allardice said, “The ICC World Test Championship Final has quickly become one of the most anticipated events in the cricketing calendar and we are pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 edition.”
The CEO continues, “It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of Test cricket, which continues to captivate fans around the world. Tickets will be in high demand so I would encourage fans to register their interest now to ensure they are in with a chance of attending the Ultimate Test next year.”
Undoubtedly it’s great news for cricket fans from all around the world.
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