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sleepstxtic · 6 months
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Okay. I’m going to go there. Here are my thoughts on this travesty of a match. But first:
Here are the Indian national cricket team’s international stats
World Test Championship
2021 - Runners Up
2023 - Runners Up
ODI World Cup
2015 - Semi-Finalists
2019 - Semi-Finalists
2023 - Runners Up
T20 World Cup
2014 - Runners Up
2016 - Semi-Finalists
2022 - Semi-Finalists
Champions Trophy
2017 - Runners Up
Now, I understand the points made about Choice of Pitch and Crowd Support. I do believe the outcome would’ve been different if we’d played anywhere except Ahmedabad. And as hosts, we’ve got to give our players every advantage, including a pitch that tilts in their favour.* BUT what about all the tournaments we didn’t host? We’ve consistently made the semis and finals of almost every single major international trophy in the past decade. We’re practically giants. We don’t need a pitch advantage to win a match - we’ve demonstrated that we can get the job done and we can do it anywhere, any pitch, any country. So why can’t we win when it matters most?
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: cricket is just as much as a mental game as any other sport. We need to take note of this pattern and do something to address it. I’m not saying a sports psychologist will solve all our problems but it’s certainly a start. The minute Travis Head began to hit a few boundaries, shoulders began to droop. There were times when the fielding was so lax it felt like they couldn’t be bothered to do it faster because “eh, it’s just a single run.” Australia was on fire today. Not a single mistake, not a single toe out of line. They were in the zone, serious from the get go - and they got the job done. I have never seen that kind of coordination and perfection from our Indian team. We’re always wobbly in places, and then are stabilised and carried through by the stellar performance of a few players (who vary from match to match). We can talk about Batting Depth and Hardik’s absence from the team etc etc but the fact of the matter is we are capable enough to win on any pitch, in any conditions, as we’ve shown before, time and time again. But not if it’s a final. And I just think that’s a problem worth addressing with a solution that goes beyond “shiny new pitch, better gyms, and new talent.” 
*I know it's technically ICC who prepares pitches but iykyk
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rabyadang · 3 months
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VIRAT KHOLI:THE UNTOLD STORY
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He was on born 5 November 1988) is an Indian international cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is a right-handed batsman and an occasional medium-fast bowler. He currently represents Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL and Delhi in domestic cricket. Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket and the best of the 21st century. He holds the record as the highest run-scorer in T20I and IPL, ranks third in ODI, and stands as the fourth-highest in international cricket. He also holds the record for scoring the most centuries in ODI cricket and stands second in the list of most international centuries scored. Kohli was a member of the Indian team that won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, and captained India to win the ICC Test mace three consecutive times in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
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swamyworld · 19 days
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'Bits-and-pieces' warning from Sidhu to Rahul Dravid to avoid T20 World Cup defeat: 'Look at Imran Khan, Steve Waugh' | Cricket
India last won the ICC trophy in 2013. Since then MS Dhoni And while his team lifted the ICC Champions Trophy in England, India waited 11 years to lay their hands on the next ICC silverware, but what they copped was disappointment and missed opportunities. In the last decade, India have lost four World Cup semi-finals and two finals, the 2017 Champions Trophy final and back-to-back World Test…
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quikryquil · 6 months
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Pakistan Likely To Lose Hosting Rights Of Champions Trophy 2025, Tournament Could Be Held In Hybrid Model, Say Reports
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to receive another blow from International Cricket Council (ICC) as they might lose the complete hosting rights of the Champions Trophy 2025. As per reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not interested in changing their stance in the next two years over not touring Pakistan to play cricket. Indian men's cricket team did not travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023 as well due to security concerns.
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BCCI secretary Jay Shah had made it clear that untill government gives clearance, the Indian team will not travel across the border. That decision had irked the then PCB boss Ramiz Raja, who had said that if India were not going to come to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, he would also not send the Men in Green to India for World Cup. But nothing of this sort happened. The Asia Cup 2023 was held in a hybrid model, with four games played in Pakistan and 9 in Sri Lanka. And Pakistan travelled to India for the World Cup.
PCB is fearing that there could be a repeat of the same ahead of the Champions Trophy. A report in WION states that if India refuses to travel to Pakistan again, the tournament will be held in UAE. Or there could be a use of a hybrid model with some games hosted by Pakistan and others by UAE. In this scenario, India will not play any match in Pakistan.
According to news agency PTI, PCB boss Zaka Ashraf and COO Salman Naseer met the ICC executive board on their trip to Ahmedabad for the meeting and talked about the uncertainty of India touring Pakistan for CT 2025.
“Pakistani officials discussed the probability of the Indian board (BCCI) again refusing to send its team to Pakistan and made it clear that in any given situation, the ICC must avoid taking unilateral decisions on the tournament,” a source told PTI.
The source also said that PCB should be compensated properly if BCCI refuses to travel to Pakistan. PCB told the ICC board that many teams have toured the country in the last two years, including Australia, England and New Zealand. And there were no security concerns whatsoever during these tours. "They also made it clear that in case of India not sending its team and its matches being moved to another country, then the ICC must compensate Pakistan for this," the source added.
Champions Trophy is making a return to ICC roster after 8 years. Pakitan won the last ICC Men's Champions Trophy in 2017. The tournament includes the best 8 teams in the world. The best team 8 includes the hosts and the top 7 teams from the ODI World Cup 2023.
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pct-zindabad · 7 months
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (born 7 July 1981), is a former Indian international cricketer who captained the Indian national team in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. Under his captaincy, India won the inaugural 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. A right-handed middle-order batsman and wicket-keeper, Dhoni is one of the highest run scorers in One Day Internationals (ODIs) with more than 10,000 runs scored and is considered an effective "finisher" in limited-overs formats. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wicket-keeper batsmen and captains in the history of the game. He was also the first wicket-keeper to effect 100 stumpings in ODI cricket.
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theiststore · 1 year
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni; born 7 July 1981), commonly known as MS Dhoni, is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017 and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014, who plays as a Wicket-keeper-Batsman. He is also the current captain of Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, the most by any captain.
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prakrutibansal18 · 1 year
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VIRAT KOHLI BIOGRAPHY | LIFESTYLE | INCOME | AGE | GIRLFRIENDS – 2023 UPDATED
Virat Kohli is one of the most celebrated and accomplished cricketers in the world. He has captivated audiences with his dazzling performances on the cricket field and has earned a reputation as one of the finest batsmen in the game. In this article, we will take a closer look at Virat Kohli's Biography, achievements, family background, and brand collaborations.
Biography
Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi, India. His father, Prem Kohli, worked as a criminal lawyer, while his mother, Saroj Kohli, was a housewife. Kohli grew up in Uttam Nagar and started playing cricket at a young age. He was initially coached by Rajkumar Sharma, who remains his mentor to this day.
Kohli made his debut for Delhi in 2006 and was soon included in the Indian team. He made his international debut in August 2008 against Sri Lanka in an ODI match. He struggled initially but soon found his footing and became a regular member of the Indian team.
Achievements
Kohli has had a stellar career so far and has achieved numerous milestones in his illustrious career. He is the fastest player to reach 10,000 runs in ODI cricket and has the highest batting average in ODI cricket for any player who has scored more than 5,000 runs. He has also scored the most number of runs by an Indian in a calendar year in all three formats of the game.
Kohli has also been a prolific run-scorer in Test cricket, scoring over 7,500 runs at an average of over 52. He has also scored 27 Test centuries and has been named the ICC Test Player of the Year on two occasions.
Kohli has been a vital member of the Indian team in major tournaments. He played a key role in India's triumph in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and was named the Player of the Tournament. He has also played a pivotal role in India's victories in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2016 Asia Cup.
In addition to his performances on the field, Kohli has also been recognized for his leadership skills. He was named the captain of the Indian team in all formats of the game in 2017 and has led the team to numerous victories since then.
Family Background
Kohli comes from a middle-class family in Delhi. His father, Prem Kohli, worked as a criminal lawyer, while his mother, Saroj Kohli, was a housewife. Kohli has two siblings, an older brother, Vikash, and an older sister, Bhavna.
Kohli's father passed away in 2006, just before he made his debut for Delhi. Kohli has often spoken about the impact his father had on his life and how he inspired him to pursue cricket.
Brand Collaborations
Kohli is one of the most sought-after brand ambassadors in India. He has endorsed numerous brands over the years, including Puma, Audi, MRF, and Manyavar. In 2019, he signed a deal with the multinational beverage company, Coca-Cola, to endorse their products in India.
Kohli has also ventured into the world of entrepreneurship. In 2015, he launched his own brand, Wrogn, which produces casual wear for men. The brand has been well received and has expanded rapidly in India.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli is a true icon of Indian cricket. He has achieved numerous milestones in his career and has been recognized as one of the finest batsmen in the game. Kohli's leadership skills and passion for the game have made him a role model for millions of cricket fans around.
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jrakesh · 1 year
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Virat kholi
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Virat Kohli : (born 5 November 1988) is an Indian international cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team who plays as a right-handed batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL and for Delhi in Indian domestic cricket. Widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time,[3] Kohli holds the record for scoring most runs in both T20 internationals and in IPL. In 2020, the International Cricket Council named him as the male cricketer of the decade. Kohli has also contributed to India's successes, including winning the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions trophy.
Born and raised in New Delhi, Kohli trained in West Delhi Cricket Academy; started his youth career with Delhi Under-15 team. Kohli made his international debut in 2008 and quickly became a key player in the ODI team. He made his Test debut in 2011. In 2013, Kohli reached the number one spot in the ICC rankings for ODI batsmen for the first time. During 2014 T20 World Cup, he set a record for the most runs scored in the tournament. In 2018, he achieved yet another milestone, becoming the world's top-ranked Test batsman, making him the only Indian cricketer to hold the number one spot in all three formats of the game. His form continued in 2019, where he became the first player to score 20,000 international runs in single decade. In 2021, Kohli made the decision to step down as the captain of the Indian national team for T20Is, following the T20 World Cup and in early 2022 he stepped down as the captain of the Test team as well.
Kohli has received many accolades for his performances on the cricket field. He was recognized as the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2012 and has won Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, given to the ICC Cricketer of the Year, on two occasions, in 2017 and 2018. Kohli also won ICC Test Player of the Year and ICC ODI Player of the Year awards in 2018, becoming the first player to win both awards in the same year. Additionally, Kohli was named the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World for three consecutive years, from 2016 to 2018. At the national level, Kohli was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 2013, the Padma Shri under the sports category in 2017 and the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India's highest sporting honour, in 2018.
In 2016, he was ranked as one of the world's most famous athletes by ESPN and one of the most valuable athlete brands by Forbes. In 2018, Time magazine included him on its list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2020, he was ranked 66th in Forbes list of the top 100 highest-paid athletes in the world for the year 2020 with estimated earnings of over $26 million. Kohli has been deemed one of the most commercially viable cricketers, with estimated earnings of ₹165 crore (US$21 million) in the year 2022.
Early life
Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi to a Punjabi Hindu family. His father, Prem Kohli, worked as a criminal lawyer and his mother, Saroj Kohli, served as a housewife. He has an older brother, Vikas, and an older sister, Bhawna. Kohli's formative years were spent in the Uttam Nagar and commenced his early education at Vishal Bharti Public School. According to his family, Kohli exhibited an early affinity for cricket as a mere three-year-old. He would pick up a cricket bat, display natural skill, and request his father to bowl to him.
In 1998, the West Delhi Cricket Academy (WCDA) was created and on 30 May of that year, Prem Kohli, espoused his younger son's fervor for cricket, assisted nine-year-old Kohli's aspirations and arranged for him to meet Rajkumar Sharma, who initially perceived him to be just another enthusiastic and determined young boy. However, two weeks later, Sharma was impressed by Kohli's accuracy and power in throwing. Upon the suggestion of their neighbours, Kohli's father considered enrolling his son in a professional cricket academy, as they believed that his cricketing abilities merited more than just playing in the gully cricket. Despite his abilities, he faced the setback of being unable to secure a place in the under-14 Delhi team, not due to a lack of merit but due to extraneous factors. Prem Kohli received offers to relocate his son to influential clubs, which would have ensured his selection, but he declined the proposals, as he was determined that Kohli should earn his recognition based on his own merit and overcome the system of nepotism and deceit prevalent in the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA). Kohli persisted and eventually found his way into the under-15 Delhi team. He received training at the academy while simultaneously participating in matches at the Sumeet Dogra Academy located at Vasundhara Enclave. As per Sharma's recollection of Kohli's initial days at his academy, he exuded remarkable talent, making it arduous for the coach to curb his enthusiasm. Kohli remained prepared to bat at any position, and often, Sharma had to physically coerce him to leave the training sessions, as he was reluctant to depart. In pursuit of furthering his cricketing career, he transitioned to Saviour Convent School during his ninth-grade education. Kohli's ardent passion for cricket compelled him to travel long distances with his father to ensure that he never missed a match. With time, he diligently honed his skills and diversified his range of shots, commanding respect from the local bowlers.
On the 19th of December 2006, Kohli experienced the loss of his father due to a cerebral attack. During his childhood, his father played a crucial role in supporting his cricket training. Kohli has credited his father as the one who drove him to practice every day. He has expressed his feelings of missing his father's presence at times. Following the demise of Kohli's father, his mother observed a significant change in his personality. Kohli appeared to become more mature overnight, and he began taking every cricket match seriously. He harbored an aversion to exclusion from games and appeared to channel his entire existence into the pursuit of cricket following his father's untimely demise. It was as if Kohli was pursuing not just his own aspirations but also those of his late father. Kohli's family resided in Meera Bagh, Paschim Vihar until the year 2015, after which they relocated to Gurgaon.
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panducherry · 1 year
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni (/məˈheɪndrə ˈsɪŋ dhæˈnɪ/ (listen); born 7 July 1981), commonly known as MS Dhoni, is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team in limited-overs formats from 2007 to 2017, and in Test cricket from 2008 to 2014. He is also the current captain of Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Under his captaincy, India won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, the 2011 Cricket World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, the most by any captain. He also led India to victory in the 2010 and 2016Asia Cup. Additionally, under his leadership, India won the 2010 and 2011 ICC Test Mace and 2013 ICC ODI Championship. Dhoni is a right-handed wicket-keeper batsman known for his calm captaincy and his ability to finish matches in tight situations. He scored over 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals and is considered one of the best finishers in the game. He is also one of the greatest wicket-keepers and captains in the history of cricket
Personal informationFull name
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Born 7 July 1981 (age 41) Ranchi, Bihar (present-day Jharkhand), India Nickname Mahi, Thala DhoniHeight1.75[1] m (5 ft 9 in)Batting Right-handed Bowling Right-arm medium Role Wicket-keeper batsman Relations
Sakshi Dhoni(m.2010)
International informationNational side
India (2004–2019)
Test debut (cap 251) 2 December 2005 v Sri Lanka Last Test 26 December 2014 v Australia ODI debut (cap 158)23 December 2004 v Bangladesh Last ODI 9 July 2019 v New Zealand ODI shirt no.7 T20 debut (cap 2) 1 December 2006 v South Africa Last T20 27 February 2019 v Australia T20 shirt no. 7
Dhoni made his ODI debut on 23 December 2004, against Bangladesh in Chittagong,[2] and played his first Test a year later against Sri Lanka.[3] He played his first T20I also a year later against South Africa.[4] In 2007, he took over the ODI captaincy from Rahul Dravid and he also selected as T20I captain of India in this year.[5] In 2008, he was selected as Test captain.[6] His captaincy record in Tests format was mixed, successfully leading India to a series win against New Zealand in 2008 and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (home series in 2010 and 2013) against Australia while losing to Sri Lanka, Australia, England, and South Africa by big margins in away conditions.[7]
He announced his retirement from Tests on 30 December 2014,[8] and stepped down as captain of T20Is and ODIs in 2017. On 15 August 2020, Dhoni retired from all formats of international cricket and continues to play in the IPL.[9][10]
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cryptonews256 · 1 year
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Mickey Arthur will not coach Pakistan after talks with PCB fail to materialise
Mickey Arthur will not coach Pakistan after talks with PCB fail to materialise
Arthur was Pakistan’s head coach from 2016 to 2019. Under his coaching, Pakistan won the 2017 Champions Trophy and also reached the No. 1 position on ICC’s T20I rankings. However, he lost the job after Pakistan’s fifth-place finish at the 2019 ODI World Cup. On December 27, ESPNcricinfo reported that PCB chairman Najam Sethi was in talks with Arthur over returning to his previous job, but they…
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sounmashnews · 2 years
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[ad_1] MUMBAI: The India males's cricket group, led by Rohit Sharma, left for Australia on Thursday morning for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, beginning October 16. After failing to get previous the quarterfinals in 2017, the 2007 champions will attempt to declare the trophy this time round. Team India was in a position to generate some momentum earlier than the World Cup profitable the bilateral collection towards Australia and South Africa. The social media accounts of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted an image of all the Team India contingent departing for the T20 World Cup. "Picture perfect, let's do this #TeamIndia. @cricketworldcup here we come," BCCI tweeted. Picture excellent 📸Let's do that #TeamIndia@cricketworldcup, right here we come ✈️ https://t.co/XX7cSg3Qno— BCCI (@BCCI) 1665005648000India will start their T20 World Cup marketing campaign towards arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23 in Melbourne. Australia certain ✈️. Exciting occasions forward. ✌️ @yuzi_chahal @HarshalPatel23 https://t.co/KtmertwefU— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 1665022126000🇮🇳🧿💪 https://t.co/eT6lzWntOD— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) 1665025145000En route Australia ✈️ Let’s do that 🧿 https://t.co/a3oLdbbDtb— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) 1665026549000Australia ✈️🇮🇳 https://t.co/rAs8FOZkmi— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) 1665006002000Cannot watch for the upcoming problem. 🇮🇳𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱. 💪 https://t.co/jps1DX1vXH— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) 1665008136000🇮🇳❤️ https://t.co/Yf8yL9x2lD— Arshdeep Singh (@arshdeepsinghh) 1665021725000!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) ; const TimesApps = window; TimesApps.loadFBEvents = function() (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); ; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; n.queue = []; t = b.createElement(e); t.async = !0; t.src = v; s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s); )(f, b, e, v, n, t, s); fbq('init', '593671331875494'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); ; )( window, document, 'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js', );if(typeof window !== 'undefined') window.TimesApps = window.TimesApps [ad_2] Source link
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ICC T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma-led Team India departs for Australia | Cricket News - Times of India
ICC T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma-led Team India departs for Australia | Cricket News – Times of India
MUMBAI: The India men’s cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, left for Australia on Thursday morning for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, starting October 16. After failing to get past the quarterfinals in 2017, the 2007 champions will try to claim the trophy this time around. Team India was able to generate some momentum before the World Cup winning the bilateral series against Australia and…
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ICC confirms venues for finals of 2023, 2025 editions of World Test Championship
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Sep 21, 2022 15:49 IST Dubai , September 21 (Always First): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed that the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final 2023 will be played at The Oval in London with the 2025 edition to take place at Lord's. "The two venues in London will succeed Southampton, which hosted the inaugural final between New Zealand and India in 2021. New Zealand emerged as the victors in the first edition of the World Test Championship. The Oval will host the final in June 2023, with the top two teams from the World Test Championship standings making the cut. The Oval has previously hosted the finals of the 2004 and the 2017 editions of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy," the ICC said in an official release. ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said he was pleased to confirm two iconic venues for the next two cycles. "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. "Following that we will then take the 2025 Final to Lord's which will provide a fitting backdrop to the ultimate Test," ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said in an official statement released by ICC. "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. On behalf of the ICC, I would like to thank the England and Wales Cricket Board, Surrey County Cricket Club and Marylebone Cricket Club for their support," he further added. Australia and South Africa are currently the top two teams in the standings, with a host of teams on their trail, hoping to surpass them on the table. The next edition's Final will take place at Lord's in London, an iconic venue, which has hosted several high-profile ICC matches, including the epic 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final. Steve Elworthy, CEO of Surrey County Cricket Club, said: "It's a real honour that The Oval has been selected to host the final of the World Test Championship. To have the two best teams in the world playing here in south London will be a fantastic occasion. Next year promises to be a superb summer of cricket at The Oval and this match will be a brilliant part of it." (Always First) Read the full article
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