The Lord’s is internet hosting the WTC closing for the primary time as Southampton (2021) and the Oval (2023) had been the venues for the 2 earlier title matches.
The third World Test Championship (WTC) closing will be played on the iconic Lord’s between June 11 and 15 subsequent 12 months, introduced the International Cricket Council on Tuesday.
The ICC has marked June 16 because the reserve day, if required.
“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,” stated ICC CEO Geoff Allardice in a press release.
The Lord’s is internet hosting the WTC closing for the primary time as Southampton (2021) and the Oval (2023) had been the venues for the 2 earlier title matches.
India featured in these two finals, however misplaced to New Zealand within the inaugural match and final 12 months they had been defeated by Australia.
Currently, Rohit Sharma’s India are sitting in pole place forward of reigning champions Australia. India will face the Aussies in an away five-match collection later this 12 months within the race to the WTC Final.
However, New Zealand (third), England (fourth), Sri Lanka (fifth), South Africa (sixth) and Bangladesh (seventh) are nonetheless in competition for a spot within the one-off decider subsequent 12 months.
However, Pakistan suffered an enormous setback as Bangladesh inflicted a 0-2 defeat on them within the just-concluded two-match house collection.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by DNA employees and is revealed from PTI)
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