A normal view of the Lord’s Cricket Floor, London, Britain. — Reuters/File
England will stage the subsequent three World Check Championship finals after the profitable internet hosting of the primary three showpiece matches, the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) introduced on Sunday.
The newest remaining came about final month, when South Africa have been topped champions for the primary time after defeating holders Australia at Lord’s.
Practically 110,000 individuals went by means of the gates of the London floor for a Check lasting 4 days.
India was reportedly eager to host the subsequent remaining in two years, however England have been awarded the finals of the 2027, 2029 and 2031 editions.
At its annual convention in Singapore, the ICC famous England’s “successful track record in hosting recent finals”, although Ben Stokes’s facet is but to achieve the one-off showpiece.
“We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship finals,” mentioned England and Wales Cricket Board chief govt Richard Gould.
“It’s a testament to the passion that fans in this country have for this treasured format of the game and the willingness of supporters from around the world to travel here for these games.”
9 groups contest the WTC, and every nation performs six different sides — three house and three away — for a two-year cycle.
Groups are ranked by proportion of factors gained as a result of they play a unique variety of matches inside these six collection.
