Archive · 20 Jul 2025
England to Host WTC Finals: ICC Announces Hosting Rights
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided that England will host the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
They chose England because they've done a good job hosting these events before.
Some people, like cricket stars Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins, aren't happy with this decision.
They think the finals should be played in different places or that the previous winner should host.
This decision was made at a big meeting of the ICC in Singapore.
ICC awards England hosting rights for World Test Championship Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
The decision was made due to England's successful track record in hosting recent finals.
Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins have criticized the ICC's decision.
Sharma suggested the final could be played anywhere, and Cummins wanted the previous winner to host.
The announcement was made during the ICC Annual Conference in Singapore.
- Who
- The International Cricket Council (ICC).
- What
- ICC awarded England hosting rights for the World Test Championship Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031.
- When
- Announced on Sunday, July 20th at the Annual Conference of the ICC.
- Where
- England will host the WTC Finals; the decision was made in Singapore.
- Why
- Due to England's successful track record in hosting recent finals.
Critics' Viewpoint
ICC's Viewpoint
Hosting Rights
Critics' Viewpoint
The ICC should not repeatedly award hosting rights to the same country, as it limits the locations where the tournament is held.
ICC's Viewpoint
The ICC's decision is justified, citing England's proven track record in organizing successful finals.
- Event
- World Test Championship Finals
- Host Nation
- England
- Years Hosted
- 2027, 2029, and 2031
- Decision Made At
- ICC Annual Conference
- Location of Conference
- Singapore