DUBAI: The International Cricket Council is hoping that at least the first four days of World Test Championship final between India and Australia will have a sell-out crowd.
The one-off final will be held at the The Oval in London from June 7.
The ICC has also kept a reserve day for the title clash if weather plays spoilsport.
“We’re working closely with the local organising committee (ECB) to ensure it is a great spectacle for the fans. We’re expecting full crowds for at least the first four days. It has created huge interest in terms of fans,” said Wasim Khan, ICC general manager of cricket.
“We hope the weather stays clear so we can get the full amount of cricket, though we have a reserve day to make up for lost time.”
The final of the inaugural edition also involved India, which finished runner-up to New Zealand in Southampton two years ago.
Asked why the game is being played in the UK for the second edition in a row, Wasim said “the location goes well with the scheduling of the final. The Oval also serves as a neutral venue for both teams”.
