ICC to retain nine-team World Test Championship till 2031
· Sports · ESPNCricinfo, Times of India
The ICC board will back retaining the current nine-team World Test Championship structure for the next two cycles through 2031. The decision follows recommendations from the ICC's cricket committee to keep the existing format. This ensures continuity for teams like India, Australia and England in the premier Test format. The structure has been in place since the 2019-20 cycle and will run through two additional seasons.
Why it matters
The extended structure gives India, Australia and England stable opportunities to earn World Test Championship points and qualify for the final, directly impacting their ranking and prestige in global cricket.
Read the original report — ESPNCricinfo
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