India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has floated the idea of turning the World Test Championship Final into a 3-match affair. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said that India have lost two WTC Finals in a row now, but in a game of fine margins, the loss might not be a fair reflection of how the team performed. Ashwin has said a 3-Test series would give the teams to make a comeback if they lose the opening encounter.

“Yes, we lost two WTC finals, I accept it wholeheartedly. But in a case of Test series, a comeback is always possible,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.

“We played New Zealand in England, then we played Australia in England; we lost both. But was there a chance of comeback if we played two more Test?” the spinner further added.

India lost two finals in 2021 and 2023 against New Zealand and Australia. In the rain-curtailed final in 2021, India had poor luck due to the conditions. However, against Australia, India were simply outplayed in 2023.

“It’s just fine margins. So, should the WTC final be played as a series? Is there a window available for it? The ICC should decide that,” Ashwin said.

India are currently in the second rank in WTC points table. India were dethroned from their top position by defending champions Australia who thrashed Pakistan 3-0 in their home series. Australia have started well in the 2023-2025 campaign, first by drawing the Ashes series in England and then dominating Pakistan in their home venue. Later in 2024, Australia will also be hosting India for a 5-match Test series.

The Indian team on the other hand drew their 2-match series against South Africa. After getting hammered in Centurion, India defeated South Africa in Cape Town in the shortest Test match in the history of cricket.

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