ICC Test Championship Details

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the World Test Championship (WTC). The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) will start on August 1, 2019, and includes 9 teams playing in 71 test cricket matches, in 27 series, and in the span of two years.

Besides, the top nine teams will play 3 of the series at home and 3 at other places. Besides, the first two teams at the end of the tournament will play in the ICC World Test Championship Final in the United Kingdom, on June 2021; the winner will be awarded World Test Champions trophy.

Here is what you need to know about the WTC 2019:

The motive of WTC

Primarily, The World Test Championship (WTC) intends to enhance harmony between the top teams across the world. Every match in the series is going to count; each point will make a difference in test cricket series.

Besides, we all know, the real cricket is test cricket, so test cricket motives to evaluate the performance of the world teams. The hectic and long format of The World Test Championship (WTC) is a test for the various cricket players and teams.

In addition, the following teams are playing the WTC 2019: Pakistan, India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Australia, England, New Zealand, and South Africa. Click here for more cricket updates

Dates and Venues and format of the WTC

The World Test Championship (WTC) starting from August 2019, the championship will last over two years around the globe. In addition, the matches will be played as per two-sided format. The nine top teams will play in 27 series and 72 matches; then, the final will be played on June 2021 in the UK.

Dates and Venues of ICC Test Championship

The number of matches in each series can consist of 2 matches to maximum 5 matches. Plus, the initial series of the WTC composed of only five-day matches, including day and night matches. The matches will be played as per the mutual consent of the contestants.

The Points System

Each team is going to play six series, 120 points for each series, divided between the number of matches in per series. Besides, a draw will be like 3:1, whereas, a tie will be of 50% of the available points.

Matches and Point system of ICC test Championship

Under the supervision of ICC, cricket board of every host country will organize the matches, which includes, broadcasting, tickets, venues and much more. The whole championship will be held under the auspices of ICC and various cricket boards across the globe. However, the sole and primary responsibility lies on the shoulder of ICC, including the commencement of final in 2021.

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