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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
ECB pip BCCI; WTC final to stay in England till 2031
South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma holds the winner's trophy and celebrates with teammates after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Mumbai: In a blow to the BCCI 's aspirations of holding the 'Ultimate Test,' the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday confirmed that England will host the finals of the next three editions of the World Test Championship in 2027, 2029 and 2031. The ICC made the decision at its Annual Conference in Singapore this weekend. Right since the inaugural edition of World Test Championship in 201921, England have been the sole hosts. Southampton hosted the first WTC final between India and New Zealand in 2021, while India and Australia contested the second WTC final at The Oval in London in 2023. In 2025, the 'Home of Cricket' Lord's Cricket ground hosted the third WTC final, between Australia and South Africa. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals,' the ICC said in a media statement on Sunday. According to reliable sources, the BCCI was highly interested in bringing the event to its shores, but that possibility has been dealt a blow for the next six years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo India camp hit by more injuries, Playing XI TENSION before Manchester Test vs England Boost for Afghanistan women's team In another significant development, the ICC has decided that the Afghanistan's displaced women's cricket team, whose most members are currently residing in Australia, will be involved in some way in the next two women's World Cups—the 2025 ODI World Cup in India and the 2026 T20 World Cup in England next June. The qualification process for the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup is already complete. At the moment, there's no clarity in which way Afghanistan's women's team will be involved. Notably, the initiative to help Afghanistan's women cricketers find their feet again is being led by the BCCI, England & Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia—the three most powerful boards in world cricket, with ICC deputy chairman Imran Khwaja supervising it. USA Cricket put on notice The ICC has also given a three-month notice to USA Cricket to set its house in order, failing which the global governing body of the game will take action against it. 'The ICC reiterated its previous position and confirmed that the organisation remains on notice. USA Cricket is required to undertake comprehensive governance reforms, including but not limited to completing free and fair elections within a three-month period,' stated the ICC. In other developments, the Timor Leste Cricket Federation and the Zambia Cricket Union have been granted Associate Member status. Three new officials from Associate nations have been elected to the ICC Chief Executives Committee Gurumurthy Palani from France, Anuraag Bhatnagar from Cricket Hong Kong and Gurdeep Klair from Cricket Canada. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Int'l Cricket Council
5 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Cricket Council
Outcomes after ICC Annual Conference in Singapore
The International Cricket Council (ICC) held its Annual Conference in Singapore, where the Board received an update on progress relating to the support for displaced women cricketers of Afghan descent. This initiative is being advanced through a collaborative effort led by the ICC, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA), under the supervision of ICC Deputy Chair Mr Imran Khwaja. The programme aims to deliver structured support through high-performance initiatives, domestic playing opportunities, and engagement at key ICC global events, including the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England. In relation to USA Cricket, the ICC reiterated its previous position and confirmed that the organisation remains on notice. USA Cricket is required to undertake comprehensive governance reforms, including but not limited to completing free and fair elections within a three-month period. The Board, however, reserves the right to take such actions as it deems appropriate. The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals. Additionally, Mr Gurumurthy Palani (France Cricket), Mr Anuraag Bhatnagar (Cricket Hong Kong, China), and Mr Gurdeep Klair (Cricket Canada) were elected to the ICC Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) as Associate Member representatives. Formal votes of thanks were recorded to outgoing ICC Chief Executive Mr Geoff Allardice, and to departing CEC members Mr Sumod Damodar (Botswana Cricket Association), Mr Rashpal Bajwa (Cricket Canada), and Mr Umair Butt (Cricket Denmark), for their service to the global game. Two new members joined the ICC family to take the total membership to 110 members with Timor-Leste Cricket Federation and Zambia Cricket Union formally becoming ICC Associate members. The ICC AGM also formally adopted the annual report and audited accounts of the ICC Group for the year 2024 together with the auditor's report.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
England and Wales Cricket Board to host WTC finals till 2031, confirms ICC
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will host the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Sunday. ECB has hosted the three WTC finals so far: 2021, 2023, and 2025. ICC confirmed the venue stating the board's successful record of hosting the decider. Also read | Timor-Leste and Zambia become latest members of ICC 'The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals,' the release said. The decision was taken during ICC's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Singapore. South Africa is the current holder of the Test mace after it defeated Australia in the WTC final 2025, held at the Lord's in June. WTC final venues and winners so far: 1) 2021 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton - New Zealand 2) 2023 at The Oval, London - Australia 3) 2025 at Lord's, London - South Africa
India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
ICC Confirms Host For World Test Championship Finals In 2027, 2029, And 2031
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced that England will continue to host the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals. The finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions will be played in England, following its successful run as host for the previous three tournaments. 'The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals,' the ICC said in a media release. England previously hosted the 2021 WTC final between India and New Zealand at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. The 2023 edition saw India face Australia at The Oval, and most recently, the 2025 final was held at Lord's, where South Africa defeated Australia to become WTC champions. South Africa lifted the Test mace after chasing down 282 runs, with Aiden Markram scoring a match-winning 136 at Lord's. ICC Updates On Afghan Women Cricketers The ICC also addressed developments regarding women cricketers of Afghan descent who have been displaced. 'The initiative is being advanced through a collaborative effort led by the ICC, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA), under the supervision of ICC Deputy Chair Mr Imran Khwaja,' the statement noted. The programme aims to provide structured support for these athletes through high-performance training, opportunities in domestic competitions, and inclusion in major ICC global events such as the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 in India and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England. USA Cricket Under Scrutiny USA Cricket continues to face scrutiny from the ICC, which has placed the governing body on notice. The ICC has given USA Cricket three months to implement necessary reforms. 'In relation to USA Cricket, the ICC reiterated its previous position and confirmed that the organisation remains on notice. USA Cricket is required to undertake comprehensive governance reforms, including but not limited to completing free and fair elections within a three-month period. The Board, however, reserves the right to take such actions as it deems appropriate,' the ICC added. South Africa defeated Australia in the 2025 WTC Final and clinched their first ICC trophy in 20th century.
Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
England and Wales Cricket Board secure hosting rights for World Test Championship finals till 2031; check details
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has secured the hosting rights of the World Test Championship (WTC) finals for the next three editions, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced. This decision, announced during ICC's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Singapore on July 20, 2025, confirms that ECB, which successfully hosted the previous three WTC finals in 2021, 2023, and 2025, will remain the epicenter of Test cricket's pinnacle event until 2031. The ICC's decision to award hosting rights to the ECB for the next three WTC finals reflects confidence in their ability to manage high-profile cricket events. 'The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals,' the ICC stated. 2021, Southampton's Rose Bowl: New Zealand clinched the inaugural title, defeating India. 2023, The Oval, London: Australia triumphed over India, showcasing their dominance in the red-ball format. 2025, Lord's, London: South Africa claimed the title, overpowering Australia in a thrilling clash last month. The ICC AGM also addressed other matters. The ICC welcomed the Timor Leste Cricket Federation and the Zambia Cricket Union as Associate Members, increasing its membership to 110. USA Cricket was granted a three-month period to implement governance reforms, including conducting fair elections. The ICC Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) saw new appointments, with Mr. Gurumurthy Palani (France Cricket), Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar (Cricket Hong Kong, China), and Mr. Gurdeep Klair (Cricket Canada) elected as Associate Member representatives. The ICC outlined its initiative to support displaced women cricketers of Afghan descent, led by Deputy Chair Mr. Imran Khwaja in collaboration with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), ECB, and Cricket Australia (CA). These players will have opportunities to participate in ICC events, including the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 and the T20 World Cup in England next year, alongside access to high-performance programs and domestic playing opportunities.
