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India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
ICC takes BIG decision over BCCI's proposal of...
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. (PIC - X) New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) dream of hosting the World Test Championship Final (WTC Final) may remain unfulfilled for a few years. BCCI may get a big shock from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Since the inception of WTC, the final matches have been held in England. At the same time, BCCI had put forward the matter of holding the WTC Final in India to the ICC, but according to the Telegraph report, England will host the next three WTC Finals as well. BCCI will have to wait for 8 years: If England remains in control of the World Test Championship till the 2029-31 season, then India will have to wait for about eight long years to host the WTC final. According to the report, it can be announced in the ICC's annual conference to be held in Singapore in July 2025 that England will host the WTC final for the next three times as well. BCCI did not get a chance: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has been trying continuously for the last six years to get India the hosting rights of the WTC Final. But despite the ever-increasing influence of BCCI in world cricket, it could not get the hosting rights. Former BCCI secretary Jay Shah is currently the chairperson of the ICC, despite this, this opportunity seems to be slipping out of India's hands. The power of the WTC final is in the hands of England: The first final of the World Test Championship was played in the year 2021, which took place between India and New Zealand in Southampton, England. At the same time, the second WTC final was played in 2023 between India and Australia at the Oval ground in London. Now the third final is being played between Australia and South Africa at Lord's.
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First Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Jay Shah-led ICC reportedly rejects BCCI's proposal to host WTC final in India
As per the latest report, BCCI has failed to convince Jay Shah-led ICC and England are set to continue hosting the future WTC Finals. read more England are reportedly set to host the next three WTC Finals as well. Image: Reuters The World Test Championship (WTC) Final will not be coming to India anytime soon as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected a proposal by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). England, meanwhile, are set to continue hosting the WTC Final. As per the Telegraph in the UK, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is close to agreeing a new deal with the ICC that will see it host the 2027, 2029 and 2031 WTC Finals. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ICC rejects BCCI's bid to host WTC final All three WTC Finals so far have also been hosted in England with South Africa winning the latest on Saturday at Lord's. The 2021 final was held at Southampton, while the 2023 final was played at the Oval in London. 'English cricket is close to securing hosting rights for the next three WTC finals, despite India's strong interest in bringing the event home,' the report in the Telegraph stated. 'The decision is expected to be formalised at the ICC's Annual Conference in Singapore next month, with preparations for the 2027 final to begin soon after the current edition concludes.' The report added that the BCCI 'repeatedly' called for rotating the WTC final among different Test-playing nations, but the Jay Shah-led ICC has decided to stick with England for the next three editions. Why does ICC prefer England for WTC Final? One of the major reasons ICC prefers England as the host of the WTC Final is the fact that the summit clash is always held in June. England offers ideal weather conditions in June for a Test match. It's the start of English summer, hence, the chances of rain washing out a match are less and the temperatures are also not very high. England also regularly manages to pack the stadiums during the WTC finals and the national team's Test matches. The ease of logistics is also reportedly a major reason behind ICC preferring England.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
AUS vs SA: South Africa win third edition of World Test Championship; list of WTC Final champions
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada, second right, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Australia's Nathan Lyon in the World Test Championship final at Lord's cricket ground. (AP) South Africa ended their 27-year trophy drought by clinching the 2023-25 World Test Championship, beating Australia by 5 wickets in the final at Lord's on Saturday. They follow in the footsteps of New Zealand and Australia as the winners of the WTC Finals. Proteas were put on the cusp of victory by Aiden Markram's superb century and captain Temba Bavuma's gritty fifty on Day 3 of the Test. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! South Africa came into the day needing 69 runs more to win the WTC title and end years of heartache. Opener Markram, dismissed for a duck in the first innings, picked up from 102 not out and Bavuma from 65, battling on from a hamstring injury, limping as he completed runs between the wickets. Bold prediction! Astrologer Greenstone Lobo picks winner of Australia vs South Africa WTC Final 2025 As South Africa reached the 286-run total, it became the second-highest successful run chase in a Test at Lord's. The highest chase at the iconic ground is the 344/1, requiring 342, made by the West Indies against England in 1984. In 18 previous attempts in the 50-over and T20I formats, South Africa have only reached a solitary final -- at last year's T20 World Cup, when they fell apart within sight of victory. 2019-21 World Test Championship winners: New Zealand WTC21 Final: The drama of Day 6 The inaugural WTC tournament kicked off with the 2019 Ashes series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Total AV 2025 – Save Up to 80% Off Antivirus Today Total AV - Tier 2 Install Now Undo In March 2020, the competition was halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Play resumed in July 2020, although some matches were postponed or cancelled. New Zealand became the first team to reach the final after Australia's series against South Africa was cancelled. India also secured their place in the final. The championship match took place from June 18 to 23, 2021, at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Despite rain interruptions on two days, New Zealand emerged victorious on the reserve day, becoming the first-ever WTC champions. 2021-23 World Test Championship winners: Australia Australia v India | WTC23 Final | Match Highlights The second WTC cycle began in August 2021 with the Pataudi Trophy series between India and England. The ICC implemented a new points system for the tournament. Australia earned their spot in the final by winning the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India qualified for the final after Sri Lanka were unable to secure a victory against New Zealand. The final was held from June 7 to 11, 2023, at The Oval in London. Australia won the match by 209 runs, claiming their first WTC title. World Test Championship winners Edition Winners Opponents Margin Venue 2019-21 New Zealand India 8 wickets Rose Bowl, Southampton 2021-23 Australia India 209 runs The Oval, London 2023-25 South Africa Australia 5 wickets Lord's, London
News18
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Lord's Aesthetic Pics Go Viral During SA Vs Aus WTC Final But Why Are Virat Kohli Fans Being Trolled?
Last Updated: South Africa Vs Australia: The much anticipated World Test Championship Final kickstarted at the picturesque Lord's Cricket Ground in London and Virat Kohli was remembered. We have finally reached the Test the cricket fans from all over the world had been waiting for with bated breath – the World Test Championship final. Defending champions Australia met up with South Africa on Wednesday at the iconic and prestigious Lord's Cricket Ground, a venue considered to be the home of cricket. The visuals coming from the Lord's have given the lovers of the game the FOMO for the ages. An aesthetic setting, a diverse crowd, superstar attendees (looking at you Kane Williamson), and a breather from the overdose of T20 cricket. Fans who tuned in to catch the live action on Wednesday shared photographs of the Lord's ground and couldn't get enough of the venue. Aesthetic Galore We have put together a few scenes captured at the Lord's. WILLIAMSON AT LORD's – Watching WTC final. 📢 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 11, 2025 Sold out. Packed. The Home of Cricket for the WTC Final! — Cricket Business HQ (@cric_businessHQ) June 11, 2025 Dream for the so called richest board to provide this type of video quality. — Tarun🏏 (@Tarun113344) June 11, 2025 Lords Aesthetic 😍 — Cricket Picture that Goes Hard (@HardCricketpix) June 11, 2025 Tomorrow's crowd at Lord's will prove why the ICC prefers to host the WTC Finals in England.— Ragav ???? (@ragav_x) June 10, 2025 Virat Kohli Pops Up When cricket lovers were basking in the glory and excitement of watching South Africa and Australia battle it out for the next five days to secure the prestigious trophy at the Lord's no less, some users took to 'X' to remind them that the Test cricket was alive and well, even after Indian superstar Virat Kohli's retirement. "No one will come to watch Test cricket after Kohli retirement " 🤣 — ????????.???????????????????? (@Shivayaaah) June 11, 2025 Several posts were taking a jibe at Kohli fans who had wondered if Test cricket would witness a drop in viewership or the cult-like following after the star batter from India had announced his retirement in a post that came as a shock to many. Kohli Retirement Kohli, at the age of 36, bid farewell to the red-ball format earlier in May this year, sending shock waves across the cricket fraternity. He concluded his Test career with 9230 runs in 123 matches, making him the fourth leading run-scorer of the country. In his 14-year-long stint, Kohli slammed 30 centuries and 31 half-centuries. India won 40 times out of 68 Test matches under Kohli's leadership, making him the most successful captain to lead the nation. Harsha Bhogle while celebrating Kohli's illustrious career and contribution to the format said, 'He told a generation weaned on T20 cricket that test cricket is cool and aspirational. And for that, the game owes him big time." Cracking Test The Day 1 of the WTC Final between South Africa and Australia yielded plenty of drama. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma asked Australia to bat first and his decision turned out to be a fruitful one. Australia, led by Pat Cummins, folded for 212 runs in 56.4 overs, thanks to a vintage bowling spell by Kagiso Rabada who registered a fifer. While three Aussie batters fell to Marco Jansen. South Africa, in their response, stumbled and fumbled too as they lost four batters at the end of the day's play, for just 43 runs in 22 overs. Bavuma's South Africa will start the proceedings on Day 2 with a deficit of 169 runs and 6 wickets in hand. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Virat Kohli World Test Championship Final Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 12, 2025, 10:41 IST News viral Lord's Aesthetic Pics Go Viral During SA Vs Aus WTC Final But Why Are Virat Kohli Fans Being Trolled?
India.com
11-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Travis Head On The Brink Of Breaking Ajinkya Rahanes ‘THIS' WTC Final Record Against South Africa
Travis Head, who played a match-defining knock in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, is once again at the center of attention as Australia takes on South Africa in the WTC 2025 Final at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. The Australian left-hander is on the verge of breaking a notable record held by Indian veteran Ajinkya Rahane. As the much-anticipated final gets underway, South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting Australia's top order, including Head, under the spotlight from the very beginning. With Australia batting first, all eyes are on Travis Head, who needs just 19 runs to surpass Rahane and become the leading run-scorer in WTC Finals history. For context, Ajinkya Rahane has scored a total of 199 runs in four innings across two WTC Finals, making him the top scorer in summit clashes of the tournament so far. Travis Head, on the other hand, has already notched up 181 runs in just two innings, including a sensational 163-run knock against India in the 2023 final. That innings not only led Australia to a commanding victory but also earned Head the Player of the Match award. Players with the most runs in the WTC Final Ajinkya Rahane 199 Travis Head 181 Steve Smith 155 Rohit Sharma 122 Virat Kohli 120 Now, with form, confidence, and the opportunity on his side, Travis Head is well-positioned to rewrite the record books. If he manages to score at least 19 runs in the ongoing final, he will cement his place as the most prolific batter in WTC Final history, a remarkable achievement in the highest format of the game. As the final unfolds at Lord's, cricket fans around the world will be watching closely to see if Head can rise to the occasion once more and etch his name in WTC history.
