
ICC plans major WTC expansion to 12 teams from 2027–29 cycle: Report
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has planned a major expansion of the World Test Championship (WTC) from nine to 12 teams during the 2027-29 cycle of the event.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has planned a major expansion of the World Test Championship (WTC) from nine to 12 teams during the 2027-29 cycle of the event.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to make some major changes in its national teams. As a part of the development, the board can appoint former Pakistan captain as the head coach of their Test team.

India’s WTC 2025–27 hopes take a major hit after a South Africa whitewash, dropping them to fifth place. With nine Tests left, their qualification chances hinge on tough tours to Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

In the latest ICC meeting, there were key discussions on the future of the different cricket formats, and the future of the ODI and World Test Championship has been clarified.
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Pakistan’s Babar Azam becomes the first Asian batter to score 3,000 runs in World Test Championship history during the 1st Test against South Africa in Lahore.

Fast bowlers will always be important in the team. They can make a big impact with the new ball, rough up the old ball for the spinners, and use reverse swing. These are just some reasons why fast bowlers are necessary and cannot be left out. With that said, let’s rank the world’s 10 best Test bowlers after the ENG vs IND 2025 series.

Kagiso Rabada urges South Africa to move past their ICC World Test Championship triumph and focus on winning more major ICC trophies, starting with the Australia series.
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The 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship had its second draw, as India and England concluded a stalemate in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Sunday, July 27.

Pakistan will tour England for a three-match Test series in August and September 2026 as part of the World Test Championship 2025–27. Matches will be played at Headingley, Lord’s, and Edgbaston, with the series promising high-stakes action.

ICC proposes a two-tier Test format for the 2027–29 World Test Championship, introducing major changes with promotion-relegation and dividing teams into two divisions.
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