Ind Vs NZ; Most watched 'World Test Championship', Says ICC
With a global audience of 177 million, the India-New Zealand series becomes the most-watched match of the "World Test Championship", according to the ICC. The India-New Zealand series was viewed by 200,000 people in New Zealand, while India contributed a whopping 94.6% of viewership. ICC also reported that its OTT platforms and its social media channels recorded a huge viewership for the match as well.
Tags: World Test Championship, International viewership, India, New Zealand
Courtesy: The Indian Express
R Ashwin Declared ICC Men's Player Of The Month For February
The ICC men's Player of the Month for February has been awarded to Ravichandran Ashwin for his exceptional performance in the India vs England Test series. With a total of 176 runs and 24 wickets in the month, including his 400th test wicket, the preeminent off-spinner extensively contributed to India's qualification in the upcoming World Test Championship Final against New Zealand. Meanwhile, England's Tammy Beaumont became the women's… read-more
Tags: R Ashwin, ICC men's player of the month award, ICC, India-England Test Series, World Test Championship, New Zealand, Tammy Beaumont
Courtesy: Yahoo News
World Test Championship Final Between Ind-NZ Shifted To Southampton
The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on March 8 announced that the Indian Cricket Team would play the maiden World Test Championship final in Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium. Earlier supposed to be played at the Lord's, the location was changed owing to five-star facilities available in the stadium that would easily facilitate bio-bubble between competing teams. Scheduled for June 18-22, India will take on New Zealand on a slow pitch of… read-more
Tags: Sourav Ganguly, Cricket, World Test Championship, BCCI, Southampton
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Asia Cup To Be Postponed If India Qualifies For Test C'ship Final: PCB Chief
The Asia Cup 2021, scheduled in June, might be postponed till 2023 if India qualifies for ICC World Test Championship final, said Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani. Reportedly, the Asia Cup dates will clash with Test Championship final slated in England. Mani also said that the PCB has asked for visa assurances for Pakistani cricketers for T20 Championship 2021, and informed that ICC will shift the venue to the UAE, if India denies… read-more
Tags: Cricket, Asia Cup 2021, World Test Championship, T20 Championship 2021, PCB, Ehsan Mani
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