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The third final of WTC will be played at Lord’s from 11 June.
India can host the World Test Championship (WTC) 2027 finals. According to the news agency PTI, there was a discussion in this regard during the ICC’s annual meeting in Zimbabwe last month (April), where BCCI sent IPL chairman Arun Dhumal.
So far, the final matches have been played in Hampshire and Oval in England in 2021 and 2023. India had to face defeat to New Zealand and Australia in both these finals.
India WTC finals reaches a great chance for fans
A source told PTI, ‘There are many cricket lovers in India. If India reaches the next WTC final, then it will be a great opportunity for the fans, but if there is a match between the second two teams, then people will see more interest.
India lost 2 consecutive finals
Two finals of Team India World Test Championship lost continuously. The team was defeated by New Zealand in 2021 by New Zealand in Hapshire, England. At the same time, Australia defeated Australia in the final at The Oval, England in 2023. WTC’s third final will be held between South Africa and Australia at Lord’s from June 11.
New Zealand won the first WTC title under the captaincy of Kane Williamson.
England does not want the finals in India
According to reports, the England Cricket Board (ECB) wants a decision to be taken by looking at the World Test Championship. Because if any other team other than India reaches the final, then it will be difficult to sell the final ticket.
On the other hand, the match in England is always houseful. The first four -day tickets for the finals between South Africa and Australia have also been sold.
3 matches series instead of final: Rohit
Indian captain Rohit Sharma said after losing the WTC final in 2023, ‘The WTC should have a three -match series instead of a match for the final. We should not play this match just in June. It can also be played in February and March. The WTC final can be played not only in England, but also in the rest of the world. ‘