"Retaining the ICC Test Championship Mace once again is something we are all really proud of. "We all know of the importance of Test cricket and of how only the best can prosper in the format," he added. "Our team has a lot of depth and I am sure this will stand us in good stead once the ICC World Test Championship commences later this year. "I congratulate India on retaining the ICC Test Championship Mace and appreciate the passion Virat Kohli's team has shown across formats over the past few years. Nine Test nations will compete across 27 series and 71 Test matches to reach the World Test Championship Final in 2021 where the champions will be crowned.

Source: dna April 01, 2019 09:45 UTC