Pakistan secured funds of approximately 0.48 million dollars, despite scoring the lowest in the ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Hey there! Let's talk cricket, specifically the epic 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC)!
Here's the skinny: The International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to dish out a whopping prize pool, nearly doubling the previous editions. The grand finale, scheduled for June 11-15 at Lord's, will pit Aussies against the South Africans.
If the Aussies come out on top, they'll snag a whopping ₹30.78 crore (around USD 3.75 million)! As for the runner-ups, they'll pocket ₹22.73 crore (around USD 2.16 million).
Unfortunately, Pakistan swung and missed, winding up at the bottom of the WTC standings. They'll end up with ₹3.36 crore (around USD 420,000), the smallest payout among all teams.
India, barely missing out on the final, pocket a mighty ₹12.37 crore (around USD 1.44 million) for finishing third. New Zealand placed fourth, winning ₹10.80 crore (around USD 1.2 million), followed closely by England (₹8.64 crore or around USD 960,000), Sri Lanka (₹7.68 crore or around USD 840,000), Bangladesh (₹6.48 crore or around USD 720,000), and West Indies (₹5.04 crore or around USD 600,000).
Who'll nab Australia's opening spot for the world Test final? It's anyone's game!
The ICC's aim with this increased prize pool is clear: to reinvigorate Test cricket and celebrate consistency across the two-year cycle. Pakistan's campaign, however, was a mixed bag, marked by inconsistency, including series losses to Australia and South Africa. Things looked promising with the new leadership, but the team stumbled and lost momentum, sliding down the rankings.
South Africa announced their squad for the grand finale, with speedy Rabada in tow. This tightly contested WTC cycle culminates with the ICC Chair, Jay Shah, praising the level of competition and wishing both teams the best of luck. Excitement builds as the "Ultimate Test" approaches, with former Pakistan speed star Shoaib Akhtar featured alongside global icons in a newly launched ICC promotional campaign.
Cricket fans? You're in for a treat! Get ready to witness the ultimate battle of skills and strategy at Lord's in June. Keep your eyes peeled for that epic world Test final!
- The momentum in the world Test final is building up as numerous teams vie for Australia's opening spot.
- Amidst the heated competition, the ICC's aim of reinvigorating Test cricket and celebrating consistency across the cycle become increasingly evident, as evidenced by the increased prize pool and the unparalleled interest generated among cricket fans.
