The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has expressed its interest of hosting the World Test Championship (WTC) Final on home turf.
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The previous WTC Finals, in 2021 and 2023, were both held in England and the upcoming WTC Final in June this year is set to be hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) again.
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While India played both the finals in 2021 and 2023, they ended up on the losing side both times. In 2021, the Men in Blue lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets, and then in 2023, they were defeated by Australia in a 209-run loss.
India was poised to qualify for the Finals this year too, but they lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) to Australia by a margin of 3-1.
This meant that the Men in Blue could not qualify for the finals as South Africa have now been confirmed to face the defending champions Australia in the 2025 WTC Final scheduled to be held in June.
The Sporting News tells you five best Test venues in India if BCCI manages to acquire the right to hold the WTC Final in the country.
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India expresses interest in hosting WTC Final 2027
According to a report from the Guardian, the BCCI wants to host the WTC Final in 2027; the cycle of which will kick-start with the India vs England five-match Test series scheduled to be held in June this year.
The report said, "The Guardian has learned that India expressed their intention to bid for the 2027 final at a meeting of the ICC’s chief executives committee in Zimbabwe last month."
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"The Board of Control for Cricket in India is represented on the ICC committee by its chief executive, Arun Singh Dhumal, while his predecessor Jay Shah is chair of the ICC, so a formal Indian bid would be regarded as a fait accompli."
The 2021 final between India and New Zealand was held in the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground in Hampshire, England, whereas the 2023 edition was played at the Oval, again in England.
WTC 2027 Final: Five best Test venues in India ranked
Let's take a look at the top five venues where the WTC 2027 Final could be played if it is hosted in India.
1. Eden Gardens
The Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata ranks top in heritage among the cricket stadiums across the country.
It is the oldest and the second-largest cricket stadium in India. With a seating capacity of 68,000, the Eden Gardens has witnessed many historical battles that will be remembered for generations.
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2. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
While it is a relatively new venue compared to the rest, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is one of the largest stadiums in the world.
With a seating capacity of 132,000, the stadium has renovated and reopened in 2020 in honour of the current Prime Minister. It recently hosted the ICC ODI World Cup Final in 2023 where Australia triumphed over India.
3. MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
The Chepauk remains one of the most-loved grounds of the cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar. It is the second oldest cricket stadium of the country behind Eden Gardens, boasting a seating capacity of 38,000.
The venue is of immense historical importance, as India recorded their first ever Test victory against England here in 1952.
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4. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede remains one of the iconic cricket grounds for the Indian cricketing fraternity.
It has a relatively low seating capacity of 33,108 but has witnessed some historic moments in cricket.
Being home to the Master Blaster, the Wankhede also hosted Tendulkar's farewell Test match against the West Indies.
The Wankhede also stands witness to MS Dhoni's iconic match-winning six, which saw India lift the ICC ODI World Cup after a wait of 28 long years.
5. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is the most picturesque among the other four stadiums in this list.
With a seating capacity of 40,000, the stadium possesses an amazing view of the field, a favourable pitch for the batters and a passionate local crowd.