New Zealand on Wednesday pipped India for second spot in the ICC World Test Championship after the Kiwis defeated Pakistan by 101 runs in the Boxing Day Test on Wednesday.

New Zealand pip India for second spot in ICC World Test Championship points table

India will look to close the gap with table-toppers Australia in the ICC World Test Championship points table after their first pink-ball Test in Adelaide on Thursday.

Australia look to retain top spot in the ICC World Test Championship as the race to the final heats up

All the major sporting tournaments and sporting events have been cancelled or postponed, including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. While all eyes are on the future Indian Premier League (IPL) and ICC T20 World Cup 2020, another major cricketing event that has been hit by the novel coronavirus is the ICC World Test Championship.

'It is considering...' - ICC spokesperson reveals fate of World Test Championship

Australia's run-machine Steve Smith has edged past Indian captain Virat Kohli to become the best Test batsman in the world, based on the International Cricket Council's (ICC) rankings.

Steve Smith overtakes Virat Kohli to reclaim No.1 spot in Test rankings

Indian skipper Virat Kohli said the concept of ICC World Test Championship will bring more purpose to the Test matches and the format is going to be much more competitive.

World Test Championship is a right move taken at right time, feels Virat Kohli

Inzamam-ul-Haq on Wednesday announced his decision to step down as Pakistan's chief selector when his contract expires on July 31. Former Pakistan captain Inzamam, who was appointed to the role in April 2016, oversaw a period which included Pakistan's victory in the Champions Trophy two years ago.

Inzamam-ul-Haq steps down as Pakistan Cricket Board's chief selector

India will tour West Indies to begin its ICC World Test Championship campaign, starting August 22 across two venues. The five-week tour will see the teams competing in three T20Is and as many ODIs before testing themselves in two Test matches from August 22 to 26 at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua and from August 30 to September 3 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

India to begin ICC World Test Championship against West Indies