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ICC Snubs BCCI’s Plea To Host WTC Finals; Annual Conference To Be Held In July - Report

Sakshi Sharma

Lord's Cricket Stadium (Source:@Krishnak0109,x.com)Lord's Cricket Stadium (Source:@Krishnak0109,x.com)

India’s long-standing aspirations to host a World Test Championship (WTC) Final have reportedly been dashed once again, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) poised to award the next three finals to England. It is important to mention that so far, the three WTC finals have been held at three different venues across England -The Rose Bowl in Southampton (2021), The Oval in London (2023), and now Lord’s in 2025. 

According to a report by The Telegraph, the decision although not officially confirmed, signals a major setback for the BCCI, which has persuaded for the final’s hosting rights for several years now.

If confirmed at the Annual Conference in Singapore this July, the move will extend England’s monopoly over WTC Final venues till the 2029–31 cycle. 

England Maintains Grip On WTC Finals

The ICC’s preference to stage the next three finals in England has reportedly been conveyed verbally to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). While the official announcement is still pending, the same reports suggest that strong ticket sales at Lord’s during the ongoing WTC Final between Australia and South Africa have significantly strengthened England’s case.

The ICC is reportedly encouraged by England's logistical advantages, and historical prestige, as a global travel hub.

“History and prestige mean Lord’s will be the strong favourite to host the game again in 2027, but conversations over exactly where it is played remain at a nascent stage. London, being a global travel hub, makes the capital the natural choice, but more northerly venues could come into contention," the report reads.

India Left Disappointed Despite Influence At ICC

India has now played in two WTC Finals but has yet to host one. The BCCI has expressed interest in hosting the marquee event for at least six years. With Jay Shah, former BCCI secretary, now serving as ICC Chairman, many assumed the pendulum would finally swing India’s way.

However, the report suggests otherwise, implying that commercial and logistical factors continue to overshadow India’s chances.