BCCI keen on hosting World Test Championship final 2027 in India: Reports

In yet another development, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is contemplating hosting the final of the World Test Championship in 2027. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hosted the previous two editions of the WTC final, and the upcoming final against Australia and South Africa, the BCCI has expressed their interest in hosting the final of the next cycle. 

According to reports, the BCCI submitted their intention to host the 2027 WTC final at the meeting of the ICC Chief Executives Committee in Zimbabwe last month.

It is worth noting that the 2021 WTC final was held at the Rose Bowl, the 2023 final was held in Southampton, and the 2025 final is going to be held at the Lord’s Stadium. With the BCCI submitting their interest in hosting the summit clash, the same could go on to be a cause of concern for the ICC. 

Notably,



if the Indian team fails to qualify for the WTC final in 2027, ticket sales could take a huge hit in India. However, where team India qualified for the first two WTC finals in 2021 and 2023, the side failed to do so for the WTC final 2025. 

The summit clash of the current cycle will see South Africa taking on Australia. Being the defending champions, the Aussies will be looking to put in yet another good performance in their upcoming crucial clash against South Africa. 

As for the next cycle, it is interesting to note that for team India, the 2025-27 cycle will kick off with the upcoming England tour. Both sides will lock horns across five Test matches against each other, with the first Test being played from May 20. With Rohit Sharma having retired from the longest format, the side will be looking to announce their new skipper in whites soon ahead of the England tour.