Australia will play the most number of matches in the latest WTC cycle, while Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will play the least number of matches

The England and Wales Cricket Board is all set to host the next three World Test Championship finals through 2031. The ICC is likely to give the nod at its annual conference in July, according to English media reports.

Australia batter Steve Smith will take no further part in the World Test Championship final in London after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie.

The 2025 ICC WTC Final between South Africa and Australia took place at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, from June 11 to June 14, and it took only four days for South Africa to end Australia’s reign as Test champions and secure their first ICC trophy since winning the ICC KnockOut Trophy (now Champions Trophy) in 1998.

Australia and South Africa players were wearing black armbands during day 3 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's Stadium in London.

Having failed to qualify for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, India will be looking to begin their 2025-27 WTC cycle on a positive note.

Since the WTC was introduced in 2019, England has hosted all of its finals. New Zealand defeated India in the inaugural edition at Southampton in 2021, and Australia beat India at The Oval in 2023. The ongoing 2025 final between Australia and South Africa is currently taking place at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.