India’s hopes of hosting the World Test Championship finals have been turned down, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) plans to keep the tournament in England through 2031.
England to Host Three More WTC Finals
Since the tournament’s inception in 2019, the WTC finals have been held in England—Southampton (2021), The Oval (2023), and Lord’s (2025). This tradition will continue, with formal confirmation expected at the ICC Annual Conference in Singapore next month.
India’s Bid Falls Short
The BCCI had pushed to bring the prestigious WTC final to Indian soil, emphasizing the country’s strong fanbase and cricketing infrastructure. However, the ICC appears to favor England’s neutral and weather-suitable venues. The consistency and global accessibility of English grounds have played a key role in the decision.
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South Africa Ends Trophy Drought
In related news, South Africa claimed the 2025 WTC title with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Australia at Lord’s. Aiden Markram’s century led the Proteas to their first major ICC trophy in 27 years. Their last win came in 1998 during the inaugural Champions Trophy, then known as the Knockout Trophy.
Historic Victory for the Proteas
This WTC title marks a significant milestone for South African cricket. Despite 18 previous campaigns in the ODI and T20 World Cups, they had only reached one final before—last year’s T20 World Cup loss to India. The win at Lord’s not only gave them redemption but also reaffirmed their position in Test cricket’s elite.
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