Wisden Editor Slams World Test Championships as a ‘Shambles’

Wisden editor, Lawrence Booth, says the World Test Championship is a “shambles masquerading as a showpiece”.

Writing in the 162nd edition of the yearly book, Booth also set his sights on the International Cricket Council, ICC.

He questioned how Jay Shah was promoted from being secretary of the Indian Cricket Board, to ICC chairman in August – at a time when India were refusing to play Champions Trophy matches in the ICC-appointed host nation of Pakistan.

Booth then turned his attention to the biennial test championship suggesting the tournament should run across four years rather than two.

The championship cycle runs for two years, with teams playing six series during that period – three at home and three away.

Twelve points are awarded for winning a match, six for a tie and four for a draw.

However, as teams play a different number of Tests across their six series, the table is ranked by percentage of points won.

The third edition of the test championship climaxes from June 11-to-15, when South Africa face Australia at Lord’s.