ICC World Test Championship started in the year 2019, with the ICC aiming to popularize the longest format of the game. So far, the ICC has met its goal, with more and more nations focusing on the Test format to ensure that they make it to the WTC Final and win the championship.
In 2021 and 2023, the World Test Championship Final happened in England. Now, as per reports, ICC has allotted the rights of the WTC 2025 and 2027 finals to England as well. Quite a few fans of other nations are upset because they have not received the hosting rights, but in this article now, we will look at the three reasons why all the WTC Finals should happen in England only.
1. England has a great time zone for World Test Championship Final
England’s time zone is GMT, meaning it will be a comfortable viewing zone for every nation, irrespective of their team playing or not. It will ensure the highest viewership, and plus of course, the nation of England has a rich history of cricket, which makes the occasion even grander.
2. England Test team rarely plays well, allowing other teams to compete at a neutral venue
Neutral venue makes the final of any format exciting. If the WTC Final is allotted to a country like India, Australia or New Zealand, then these teams will get home advantage. Meanwhile, England have been struggling in Test cricket in recent years. It seems unlikely that they will qualify for the WTC Final in the coming years, which is why they can prove to be a great neutral host.
3. ICC can earn great revenue in pounds
One of the reasons why the International Cricket Council has allotted the hosting rights of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 to the West Indies and the United States of America is that they want to earn revenue in the US Dollars currency.
Similarly, Great Britain’s pound is a strong currency, and fans in England do not mind spending big for tickets, especially for a WTC Final. Hence, it makes sense to have England host the event.
