Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Shastri Favors England for WTC Growth, Eyes India, Australia Later
Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes England is a great place to hold the World Test Championship finals to help the sport grow.
The finals have been played in England for the last six years at different stadiums like the Rose Bowl, The Oval, and Lord's.
Shastri thinks big stadiums in India or Australia could host the final later on.
The recent final at Lord's saw Australia win against South Africa.
Ravi Shastri suggests England remains an ideal venue for the WTC final.
WTC finals have been held in England for the last six years.
The Rose Bowl, The Oval, and Lord's have hosted the WTC finals.
Shastri considers the Ahmedabad stadium a 'great venue' for future finals.
Australia defeated South Africa at Lord's in the recent final.
- Who
- Ravi Shastri, former India head coach, and cricket fans.
- What
- Discussion on the ideal venues for future World Test Championship (WTC) finals.
- When
- Over the last six years.
- Where
- England and potentially India or Australia.
- Why
- To discuss and assess the suitability of different locations for the WTC final.
Ravi Shastri's View
General Opinion
Venue Preference
Ravi Shastri's View
England is currently the best option.
General Opinion
No opposing view in this article.
- Event
- World Test Championship Final
- Preferred Venue
- England (initially)
- Alternative Venues
- India, Australia
- Former Coach
- Ravi Shastri
- Recent Final
- Australia vs South Africa at Lord's
