ECB to host next three World Test Championship finals till 2031, ICC says
The match, which crowns the world champions in the longest format of the sport, has been held in England since it was introduced, with Southampton hosting the first edition in 2021 and the two subsequent finals taking place in London.
'We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chosen to host the next three ICC World Test Championship finals,' the ECB chief executive Richard Gould said.
'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.'
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The 2025 final at Lord's, where South Africa beat defending champions Australia, was attended by 109,227 people over four days and received 225 million digital views, the ICC said in a statement last month.
'Hosting these finals is a privilege, and we look forward to working with the ICC to build on the success of the previous editions,' Gould added.
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