World Test Championship a ‘real step forward’ for cricket, insists ICC

Chief exec says new scoring system has improved competitionWinner of this week’s inaugural final will receive $1.6m (£1.1m)
The International Cricket Council’s interim chief executive, Geoff Allardice, has hailed the World Test Championship as a “real step forward” for Test cricket ahead of the inaugural final in Southampton this week. Related: Why is the ICC not giving its World Test Championship the chance to shine? | Andy BullContinue reading...