Jay Shah confirms 15-day break between IPL and WTC final
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed a 15-day break between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. This move is aimed at providing the Indian cricket team with ample time to acclimatize and prepare for the crucial match. The decision comes in light of India's previous two unsuccessful attempts at securing victory in the WTC finals. Here are further details.
India's performance in previous WTC finals
India has participated in two WTC finals so far, but has not been able to clinch victory on either occasion. After losing to New Zealand in 2021, the most recent defeat was in 2023 when Australia outperformed India in England. This loss sparked questions about whether the Indian team had sufficient time to prepare for the match, as it closely followed the conclusion of IPL 2023.
Shah defends team's performance and preparation time
In response to the concerns raised, Shah defended the team's performance and preparation time. He stated that the team did not arrive late for previous WTC finals and had no other option. However, he assured that from now on, a 15-day gap will be ensured between the end of IPL and the WTC final. Despite these challenges, he highlighted India's achievement as being the only team to reach finals twice.
India leads current WTC standings
In the current cycle of the WTC, India is leading the standings. If they maintain this position, they will qualify for the final as the top-placed team. Australia trail closely behind in second place. This potential third attempt at victory in the WTC final will be a significant milestone for Indian cricket, with hopes running high for a triumphant outcome.
Shah confirms 15-day gap between the two events
"The team didn't reach late for previous WTC finals. We had no choice. From now on, we will be having a 15-day gap between the end of IPL and the WTC final. But we should also appreciate the fact that we have qualified for the final twice," Shah told the Times of India.
