There is a reason why Test cricket is often called the purest format of the game because of the kind of quality that brings to the table. Moreover, the Test format tests the mental agility of the players.
The ones who brave the odds and clear the challenges will go on to taste success in Test cricket. During the last edition of the ICC World Test Championship cycle, New Zealand and India made it to the finals.
Kane Williamson led the New Zealand national cricket team from the front whereas Virat Kohli was the captain of the Indian cricket team at that time. However, it was Kiwis who had the last laugh in the battle.
Kane Williamson and Co scripted history by beating Team India in the finals and winning the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship and there is no better feeling than winning the first title for the first time.
WTC final is likely to be from June 7 to 11 at the Oval
Meanwhile, in the latest development, according to Cricbuzz, the WTC final is likely to be held from June 7 to 11 and the venue of the intriguing fixture will take place at The Oval.
If Team India makes it to first or second place in the standings, then they would play in the final. As things stand, Australia, South Africa are placed first and second on the table.
Australia have won seven games, lost once and played out for a draw on three occasions with 96 points whereas Proteas won six games, lost four games with 72 points.
Sri Lanka are third in the standings with 64 points (5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw). On the other hand, Rohit Sharma and Co are fourth on the points table with 75 points. India have won six games, lost four games and played out for a draw twice.
If we qualify , our team will be playing finals just after the IPL https://t.co/MBaoqc6K2M
— Vineet B Vinayak (@VineetVinayak07) December 6, 2022
Goat Rohit Sharma Lifting Trophy
— 🇦🇷 (@Ro45Goat) December 6, 2022
Everytime they know England can't qualify for the final so they chose England as neutral venue 😂😂😂🤣
— Aditya Sharma (@_Aditya1102) December 6, 2022
India vs Australia 😍🔥
— 𝙍𝘿𝙆 (@Goatcheeku_18) December 6, 2022
Rain set to play spoilsport.
— N∩⋊∩⊥ (@SuvTK7) December 6, 2022
Aus vs SA final loading…..✍️
— ᴍᴀʜᴇsʜ (@SuprVk__18) December 6, 2022
India vs Australia for sure if SA lose against Aus.
— PRINKYPIGLET (@GoatsSidemen) December 6, 2022
Both Smith and Labuschagne will prepare hard for WTC final. And our players will be playing IPL.
— Akshat🇪🇸 (@LucyLuciano13) December 6, 2022
Always starts at lords then gets shifted to other grounds😒
— Ravi Kiran (@crravikiran) December 6, 2022
— Bala bhai (@CaptainKLRahul) December 6, 2022