The Oval, Lord's to host World Test Championship Final in 2023, 2025: ICC
Updated On: 21 September, 2022 04:12 PM IST | Dubai | PTI
The Oval and the iconic Lord`s will host the World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2023 and 2025 respectively, the game`s governing body ICC said on Wednesday.
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The Oval and the iconic Lord`s will host the World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2023 and 2025 respectively, the game`s governing body ICC said on Wednesday.
England were identified as the hosts for the next two WTC Finals during the ICC Annual General Meeting in Birmingham in July. "We are delighted to be hosting next year`s ICC World Test Championship Final at The Oval which has such a rich legacy and an amazing atmosphere, which is ideal for such an important fixture on the calendar," ICC chief executive Geoff Allardice said in a statement.
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"Following that we will then take the 2025 Final to Lord`s which will provide a fitting backdrop to the ultimate Test. "Last year`s final between New Zealand and India in Southampton was an engrossing encounter and I am sure fans the world over would be looking forward to the next WTC final at The Oval." While the venues have been announced, the dates for both the 2023 and 2025 ICC World Test Championship Finals has not been confirmed yet. Steve Elworthy, CEO of Surrey County Cricket Club, the custodians of The Oval, said they are honoured to host the marque match.
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