Q50. Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship:
- The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
- New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
- The first claim is untrue.
- The ICC World Test Championship semifinalist teams will be chosen based on the percentage of points earned rather than the number of games they have won.
- The second claim is untrue.
- New Zealand entered the final despite having won fewer games than England but more points.
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