England gets to host the next three World Test Championship Finals. The ICC made this big decision during their meeting in Singapore recently. Cricket bosses picked England because they do a great job organizing matches.
The country will host the finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. This news makes English cricket fans very happy about the future. England has already hosted three WTC finals before this announcement.
England’s Track Record Shows Success
England has done well hosting cricket finals in recent years. They organized the 2021 final but had to move it from Lord’s. COVID-19 problems forced them to play at Southampton instead back then.
The 2023 final happened at The Oval and went really smoothly. This year’s 2025 final will go back to Lord’s ground. Cricket officials love how England runs these big matches every time.
The grounds are nice, and the fans create a great atmosphere. English weather sometimes causes problems, but teams still enjoy playing there.
ICC Launches New Programs for Cricket Growth
The ICC started a special program to help Afghan women cricketers. These women cannot play cricket in their home country right now. The program works with BCCI, ECB, and Cricket Australia together.
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The ICC wants to give these women training and chances to play. The program targets big tournaments like the Women’s Cricket World Cup events. The 2025 and 2026 World Cups will have opportunities for them. This shows cricket cares about all players around the world.
New Members Join Cricket Family
Two new countries joined the ICC as associate members recently. The Timor-Leste Cricket Federation and the Zambia Cricket Union became the newest members.
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The ICC now has 110 associate members in total worldwide. More countries playing cricket means the sport keeps growing everywhere.
These new members can send teams to different ICC tournaments. Young players in these countries now have better chances ahead. The ICC wants cricket to reach every corner of the world.
