Cricket entered a new dimension with the introduction of the T-20 format, back in 2007.
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Format and Duration
Essentially a league like multiple other cricket leagues, this one is different because it only involves Test Cricket. To be held over a period of two years, the group phase of the championship will start from August 1, 2019 and continue till June, 2021.
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Participating Teams
During a 27-series window, 9 of the 12 Full Member countries will participate.
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How the tournament will unfold
All the teams will play 3 series each at home and away. Each series can have a minimum of two and maximum of five test matches.
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Points Allocation
For every World Test Championship series, a team can win a maximum of 120 points.
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Miscellaneous Information
Each team will get their points deducted for slow over-rates. Two points will be deducted for every over a team is behind after the end of a match.
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The top two teams at the end of the league phase will play the final in 2021. The trophy will be shared in case of a draw.