ICC turns down India's request to host future WTC finals

ICC reportedly rejects BCCI's proposal to host WTC final in India

As per the latest report, BCCI has failed to convince Jay Shah-led ICC and England are set to continue hosting the future WTC Finals.

ICC turns down India's request to host future WTC finals

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has turned down the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) request to host the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Finals, confirming that the next three finals — in 2027, 2029, and 2031 — will continue to be held in England, according to a report. Despite repeated calls from the BCCI to rotate the WTC final among different Test-playing nations, the ICC has decided to maintain its current strate…

ICC turns down India’s bid to host WTC finals: report

The International Cricket Council ICC HQ is seen in Dubai. — Reuters/File The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to keep the World Test Championship (WTC) finals in England for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions, according to The Telegraph UK

ICC to keep WTC finals in England till 2031

NEW DELHI The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly set to retain England as the host nation for the next three World Test Championship (WTC) finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. According to a report by The Telegraph UK, the decision comes despite interest from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to bring the event to India. Since its inception in 2019, the WTC has concluded after two-year cycle with a final in England, incl…

ICC Rejects India’s Proposal to Host WTC Finals

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…

ICC takes BIG decision over BCCI’s proposal of… - The Times of Bengal

Home Sports ICC takes BIG decision over BCCI’s proposal of… The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) dream of hosting the World Test Championship Final (WTC Final) may remain unfulfilled for a few years. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla. (PIC – X) New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) dream of hosting the World Test Championship Final (WTC Final) may remain unfulfilled for a few years. BCCI may get a big shock…