| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Hosting Rights Awarded | ECB awarded hosting rights for WTC Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031. |
| Announcement | Made during ICC Annual Conference 2025 in Singapore. |
| Previous Hosting Success | ECB managed WTC Finals in 2021, 2023, and 2025. |
| Venues | Likely use of Lord's, The Oval, or Edgbaston. |
| Format | One-off Test match to crown the World Test Champion. |
| Teams | Top-ranked teams after each two-year league cycle. |
| Objectives | Ensure stability, promote Test cricket, leverage England's time zones, and improve fan attendance. |
| Additional ICC Decisions | Update on Afghanistan women's cricket, status of USA Cricket, and induction of two new ICC Members. |
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