Australia’s postponement of their three-Test tour to South Africa has meant that New Zealand has become the first team to qualify for the final of the ICC World Test Championship that will be played at Lord’s in June 2021. New Zealand enjoyed a dominant run at home, winning series against India, Pakistan and West Indies while they drew their away series against Sri Lanka. However, the Kiwis suffered a 3-0 thrashing against Australia while their tour to Bangladesh was also canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. With New Zealand now assured of a spot in the final, the race intensifies for the second spot in the final.
India will take on England in the four-Test series that will begin from February 5 in Chennai. A total of 120 points is up for grabs and this is the final series in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle for both sides. England arrives in India on the back of a 2-0 win against Sri Lanka while India is on the ultimate high after winning the series…