Haris Rauf eager to earn selection for Pakistan's World Test Championship squad
Pakistan pace bowler Haris Rauf is hoping to earn another opportunity in Test cricket as the national side prepare for their next ICC World Test Championship assignment.
ICC confirms 2027 World Test Championship final moved to the Oval
The success of last year's final at the Home of Cricket, which was won by South Africa, convinced the ICC to give England hosting rights for the showpiece game for the next three finals.
Lord's though received it's first demerit point from the ICC last month after producing a pitch that was rated "unsatisfactory" for England's Test against New Zealand.
"It's an honour to host the biggest games in cricket and it doesn't get much bigger than the ICC World Test Championship Final," Steve Elworthy, Surrey's chief executive, said.
Australia currently sit top of the WTC table t the halfway point with South Africa (second) and New Zealand (third) close behind, though all three teams have at least 10 more Test matches to play.
Gaurav Saxena, the ICC's general manager of events and operations, said: "The 2027 WTC final will hold special significance as cricket celebrates 150 years of Test cricket… We look forward to working closely with the ECB to deliver another world-class event that celebrates the enduring legacy of Test cricket and creates lasting memories for fans around the world."
Pakistan suffer heavy WTC punishment after slow over-rate in England Test
Pakistan's disappointing Test series against England has been compounded by an over-rate penalty that will cost them 11 World Test Championship points.
Shubman Gill highlights positives after Sri Lanka draw denies India clean sweep
India captain Shubman Gill believes his side can take plenty of positives from their 1-0 Test series win in Sri Lanka, despite disappointment at missing out on a clean sweep after the hosts fought back to draw in Colombo.
ICC announce new structure for 2027 ODI World Cup that will be co-hosted in South Africa
The 2027 ODI World Cup - to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia - will be played in a new structure consisting of 14 teams and includes a Super Series round before the group stages, and a new Super 7 before the semifinals.