The International Cricket Council awarded England hosting rights for three consecutive World Test Championship finals on Sunday. The decision covers tournaments scheduled for 2027, 2029, and 2031 following successful previous events. South Africa claimed their maiden championship title last month by defeating Australia at Lord's before 110,000 spectators across four days. India had expressed interest in staging the upcoming final but lost the bid to England.
ICC officials gathered in Singapore praised England's proven ability to organize major cricket events. England and Wales Cricket Board leader Richard Gould expressed satisfaction with the selection. He emphasized fan enthusiasm for Test cricket and international visitor appeal. The World Test Championship features nine competing nations playing six opponents each during two-year cycles. Teams face three home matches and three away contests before rankings determine finalists through percentage calculations rather than total wins.
ICC officials gathered in Singapore praised England's proven ability to organize major cricket events. England and Wales Cricket Board leader Richard Gould expressed satisfaction with the selection. He emphasized fan enthusiasm for Test cricket and international visitor appeal. The World Test Championship features nine competing nations playing six opponents each during two-year cycles. Teams face three home matches and three away contests before rankings determine finalists through percentage calculations rather than total wins.
