‘WTC continues to invite Test match cricket’: ICC Chief J Shah at the beginning of 2025-27 bicycle | Cricket news

The International Cricket Council has announced the introduction of the 2025-27 World Test Championship Bicycle, after the 2025 ICC World Test Championship after South Africa’s victory in the final. The new cycle begins with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh for the two-testing series starting from June 17, with a five-protection series between England and India, while Australia has faced the West Indies in the Caribbean for a three-task series for the Frank Warel Trophy.Nine teams will participate in the World Test Championship, each nation will have to play six other teams – three at home and three distance – during a period of two years. The competition structure maintains the digit percentage system from previous versions, providing 12 points for a win, six for a tie and four for one draw.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Australia’s schedule includes 11 domestic matches, including the Ashes series against England and four Tests against New Zealand. He will also play 11 matches away from home during this cycle.England’s campaign includes 11 tests on domestic soil and 10 distant matches, including three-testing visits in South Africa, the winner of the 2025 WTC final, for December 2026.

India will be divided equally between home and distant fixtures in a total of 18 matches. New Zealand, 2021 champions, are ready to play 16 matches during this cycle.The upcoming England-India series will be played at five prestigious places: Headingley, Edgbaston, Lords, Old Trafford and Oval.ICC President Mr. J Shah shared his views on the new cycle: “The third edition of the World Test Championship came to a great conclusion at Lord’s as Australia and South Africa played a classic encounter and now we are ready for the next installment.”“This championships continue to strengthen the Test match cricket, and four of the nine competitive nations have now reached a final on the first three chakras.”“Bringing reference to players and fans, as well as a high level of competition, is significant and large voting in Lord’s – as well as the level of viewers worldwide – Test cricket is a testimony to the continuous popularity of Test cricket for the finals.“I want to thank member boards for the continuous support of this exciting concept and wishes the players as they start their journey towards the next final in 2027.”