World Test Championship History: The two-match Test series between South Africa is going to start from November 14. This series is very important from the point of view of the World Test Championship. In such a situation, today we will tell you about the history of the World Test Championship.
WTC Winners List: Indian Cricket Council i.e. ICC has taken a big decision for the World Test Championship and has announced the participation of 12 teams instead of 9 in the tournament. That means, apart from India, Australia, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh and West Indies, teams like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Ireland have also been included in the World Test Championship. Its new circle will start from 2027. In such a situation, let us know today about the history of the World Test Championship, how many seasons have there been so far and who has been the winner?
When did the World Test Championship start?
World Test Championship It was started in 2019, but seeing the increasing popularity of T20 and ODI formats in the 2000s, ICC also created a global tournament format for Test cricket. In 2009, ICC proposed the Test Championship for the first time. Initially it was planned to be done in 2013, but it was canceled due to broadcasting rights and financial problems at that time. After this it was approved in 2017. The first Test Championship took place from 2019 to 2021, featuring a total of 9 teams.
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How is the World Test Championship played?
In the World Test Championship, every team plays 6 test series. Of these, three Test series are played on home grounds and three Test series are played outside i.e. on international grounds. Test Championship points are based on wins, draws and losses. The team reaching top 2 reaches the final of the World Test Championship. The final is played on a neutral ground. The team that wins the World Test Championship is given prize money of about Rs 13 crore. Apart from this, a globe shaped trophy made of gold is available.
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World Test Championship winners
Two seasons of the World Test Championship have been played so far. Its third season is currently going on. In the first season, New Zealand won the first trophy by defeating India. Australia won the Test Championship trophy by defeating India in the second Test Championship final. India has reached the finals of the tournament twice so far, but has not been able to win the trophy even once.