The WTC final is expected to be held at Lord’s next year. “I believe it is scheduled for Lord’s; that was always the intention,” ICC chairman Greg Barclay said.
Following a successful inaugural edition of the World Test Championship, the race to the top has begun once more, and this time around, every team has been giving tough competition in the whites to keep up in the points table. The Ageas Bowl in Southampton hosted the final between New Zealand and India last year. It is expect that the next edition’s WTC final will be held at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Even last year, there were discussions about Lord’s hosting the ultimate game. But no formal decision was made, so it was hosted by The Ageas Bowl. The organizers were unable to schedule the game at the Lord’s due to Covid-19 restrictions. Considering the bio-bubble restrictions, Southampton emerged as one of the safest venues for the players.
Now that the situation has calmed down and the bio-bubble is no longer a factor, Lord’s is likely to host the final of the next World Test Championship. The same was stated by ICC Chairperson Greg Barclay while confirming Lord’s as the venue for the marquee game.
“I believe it is scheduled for Lord’s; that was always the plan.” Because it’s June, a number of other venues are out, and we need to know where it’ll be held. “We’re out of Covid now, so subject to arrangements being made and being able to be hosted out of Lord’s, I think that’s the intention,” ICC chairperson Greg Barclay said during the England vs. New Zealand Test on BBC’s Test Match Special.
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England is currently hosting a three-match Test series against New Zealand.
The first game of a three-match Test series between England and World Champions New Zealand is currently underway. In terms of the game, Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bat first. However, his decision did not benefit the team because the conditions did not favor the batters.
The English bowlers bundled them out cheaply for a score of 132, but the visitors left no stone unturned, outcasting the hosts for a mere 141, denying them any chance of a big lead. The second innings of New Zealand started poorly, as they lost the top order early, but a 180-run partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell helped the side end the second day on a high note.