New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Inclusive 2027 WTC Cycle Ushers New Era as ODI Super League Revival Boosts 50-Over Cricket's Future

The much-anticipated two-tier World Test Championship (WTC) system has been officially shelved by the International Cricket Council (ICC), as the global cricketing body charted a new course for the revered Test format and its associated tournaments starting from the 2027 cycle. Instead of dividing the elite cricketing nations into hierarchical tiers, the ICC has resolved to expand the WTC to include all 12 full member nations in a unified competition, starting mid-2027.

This pivotal decision follows intense discussions and varying opinions among ICC's full members during the recent quarterly meeting held in Dubai. Th...