India's Matches In WTC 2023-25: Away Challenge Against Australia, West Indies And South Africa

16.06.2023 - 04:25 sports.ndtv.com

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the World Test Championship schedule for the third cycle (2023 - 25) of the event, beginning from the Ashes contest between hosts England and Australia this month.

The Indian cricket team, who finished as the runners-up on the last two occasions of the event, face a stiff away challenge against teams like Australia, West Indies, and South Africa in this cycle.

As for the format, all 9 teams have been scheduled to play against a total of 6 teams, with three series being conducted at home and three away. India's Matches in WTC 2023-25: ICC's General Manager of Cricket Wasim Khan said that the WTC has been great in enhancing interest in Test cricket.

Wasim Khan: "The third edition of the ICC World Test Championship begins on Friday with another highly anticipated series between England and Australia. "This championship has invigorated Test match cricket, bringing context for players and fans, and a high level of competitiveness as teams battle it out to be crowned World Test Champions at the end of the two-year cycle.

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