Delhi: Former South African captain AB de Villiers has demanded a change in the format of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). He made this statement on the occasion of the start of the WTC 2025-2027 cycle, which started on Tuesday between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. De Villiers’s comment came only a few days after South Africa defeated Australia in the WTC final. It is noteworthy that the new cycle began only five days after the conclusion of the previous championship.
De Villiers said in a conversation with the BBC Sport, “This moment will be memorable, but yes, some changes are necessary to an extent. I have seen the schedule of the next cycle, there is improvement, but still it seems that there is a need to work more, so that it can be balanced and fair for all Test playing countries.”
De Villiers suggested that the WTC cycle should be done for four years, which gives each team a chance to play against all other teams. He said, “If you reach the final, it should be felt that you have played against all the teams. Perhaps the four -year cycle will be better. We have done this in ODIs, so why not in Test cricket? The organizers will get more time to prepare a fair and balanced system.”
De Villiers was present in the field during South Africa’s historic victory at Lord’s. He described this achievement as an important turn in the cricket history of the country.
He said, “Our next Test match is far away, but there is no doubt that this victory will not be forgotten. I am confident that this victory has made South African cricket fans emotional and they will wait patiently for the next series.”
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