With the WTC final still growing in global appeal, the former Indian captain has noted that England and Lord’s were the perfect launching venue for the ICC World Test Championship, as this historic venue guarantees a passionate crowd regardless of which teams are playing.
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MCG and Ahmedabad can be a great place for the World Test Championship Final: Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri was quoted as saying by the Wisden Cricket podcast, “I think to start off initially, it’s good if it’s here (Lord’s) actually. Once it gets the popularity and eyebrows it deserves, then it can start shifting. But I think the MCG can be a great place for a World Test Championship Final.”
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And earlier this month, cricket history was made at Lord’s as South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, ended a 27-year ICC trophy drought with a stunning five-wicket win over Australia.
England set to Host WTC Finals till 2031, BCCI’s bid rejected by ICC
The BCCI had shown interest in hosting the 2027 WTC Final in India, but their bid was reportedly turned down. The ICC seems to prefer England due to its consistent crowd turnout and strong support for neutral Test matches, making it a reliable choice for the biggest clash in Test cricket.
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