*Official* World Test Championship Final at The Oval – June 7–11, 2023

[G. S. Kohli]

ICC have prepare for plan B for 2 pitches for oval test starting today


The ICC's decision to prepare two pitches is driven by an abundance of caution, given the ongoing oil protest and disruptions in London. With concerns over possible intrusions at the South London ground, the world body aims to be prepared for any eventuality. In line with these measures, the ICC has also introduced alterations to the playing conditions, including a new clause (6.4) that addresses the unlikely scenario of pitch damage before or during the Test. Both teams have been duly informed about this potential, albeit unlikely, danger while additional security measures are being taken for the match.

6.4.6: If it is not feasible to resume the match on another pitch at the same venue on any scheduled day of the match (including the reserve day), the match will be abandoned (no result).

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

If my team was losing I would simply pour oil on all the pitches.

 

[G. S. Kohli]

I wish everything have run smooth till the result came.

 

[G. S. Kohli]

If my team was losing I would simply pour oil on all the pitches.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

I wish everything have run smooth till the result came.

That's what the oil is for.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

G. S. Kohli laughing emoji is worth about 100 regular laughing emojis. Thank you G S.

 

[Prince EWS]

I'll be bringing the atmosphere by enthusiastically supporting all banter outcomes.

Speaking of which, what is Sweepathon? It sounds like something I'd have enjoyed.

Australia's batsmen collectively decided to swap their bats for brooms in an innings and all got out to disgusting premeditated sweeps.

 

[Prince EWS]

I agree the WTC means a lot but the idea is on a cusp of acceptance. Unfortunately the insistence the final be played in England irrespective of the finalists, and its scheduling undermine the importance of the contest.

I hate the idea of the WTC so I'm quite happy for the importance of the final to be diminished by such factors tbh.

I also agree with Jarquis that the novelty of a neutral venue Test is great.

 

[Burgey]

I'm keen af for this WTC Final.

It's a great thing, anyone who thinks otherwise is boring. It doesn't have to be as important or significant as the Ashes, BG, Aus-SA, Ind-Pak or whatever. It's an extra Test against two top sides in neutral conditions. It's awesome.

A rare decent take from Daemon here.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

What happens if this game is drawn?

I assume the WTC mace is shared which is what would have happened last time if there hadn't been a 6th day and peak Jamieson.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Cursed mace

 

[ankitj]

What I think of importance of WTC final will depend on the result of the final tbh.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

I'm actually quite looking forward to it (despite the bad time zone).

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Shared mace, how?

Break out the acetylene torch?

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Cursed mace

Why want a mace when we now have a Macewell?

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

The fact that it reached 14 pages 4 hours before play goes to show theres lot of interest in this. No one wants to hear about non interest and ruin for others. If you dont want to watch then go watch some C grade T20 blast waiting for you.

 

[ankitj]

**** this ****

 

[duffer]

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Allen Iverson likes cricket?

 

[slippy888]

If India win toss they should bat 1st i think

 

[Zinzan]

Obligatory Motorway cam close to the ground for Burgs