The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council Chief
Executive, David Richardson, today announced that the pathway to the ICC
World Test Championship (ICC WTC) had begun by revealing the brand
logo.
“The ICC World Test Championship logo represents a journey that all the Test playing nations will embark upon over the next four years. It represents the global nature and the epic nature of the event.” David Richardson said.
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will host the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2017. The qualification pathway for the ICC World Test Championship will be
through the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings, with the qualifying period
being from 1 May 2013 through to 31 December 2016. ICC CEO said.
The qualification pathway for the ICC World Test Championship will be through the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings, with the qualifying period being from 1 May 2013 through to 31 December 2016. he added.
“It’s fantastic to have a pathway clearly identified for the ICC World Test Championship and to know that the top four teams will have a chance to battle it out to be crowned the ultimate champions. said by South African captain Graeme Smith who was present at the event.
“It adds a new meaning for all the Test teams when it comes to the rankings and the importance of the game.” he added.
Smith’s counterpart, Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq added: “Test cricket is a journey and it’s the pinnacle of our game. It will add even more context to all the bi-lateral series that the Test sides play and ultimately gives each team a chance to be world champions in Test cricket.”
Some Pictures of Event at Abu Dhabi:
Courtesy: ICC ( http://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2013/media-releases/75394/icc-world-test-championship-brand-logo-revealed)
“The ICC World Test Championship logo represents a journey that all the Test playing nations will embark upon over the next four years. It represents the global nature and the epic nature of the event.” David Richardson said.
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| ICC WTC LOGO © ICC |
The qualification pathway for the ICC World Test Championship will be through the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings, with the qualifying period being from 1 May 2013 through to 31 December 2016. he added.
“It’s fantastic to have a pathway clearly identified for the ICC World Test Championship and to know that the top four teams will have a chance to battle it out to be crowned the ultimate champions. said by South African captain Graeme Smith who was present at the event.
“It adds a new meaning for all the Test teams when it comes to the rankings and the importance of the game.” he added.
Smith’s counterpart, Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq added: “Test cricket is a journey and it’s the pinnacle of our game. It will add even more context to all the bi-lateral series that the Test sides play and ultimately gives each team a chance to be world champions in Test cricket.”
Some Pictures of Event at Abu Dhabi:
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| Misbah ul Haq and Graeme Smith |
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| ICC CEO David Richardson |
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| RSA captain Graeme Smith |
Courtesy: ICC ( http://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2013/media-releases/75394/icc-world-test-championship-brand-logo-revealed)
