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

Chief exec says new system improved competitionWinner of inaugural final will receive £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 before the inaugural final between New Zealand and India in Southampton starts on Friday. Related: Why is the ICC not giving its World Test Championship the chance to shine? | Andy BullContinue reading...