India’s absence in the World Test Championship (WTC finals 2025) is likely to cost nearly 4 million pounds in revenue. The Men in Blues finished third in the WTC cycle 2023-25 standings and hence failed to qualify.
After finishing runners-up in the last two editions, Rohit Sharma-led side misses out on a spot in the summit clash, with Australia and South Africa now set to feature in the finals.
“Lord’s is set to generate nearly 4 million less in revenue for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final after India’s failure to qualify,” said a report.
“…the absence of India has significantly curtailed the financial windfall expected by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), underscoring the financial influence of Indian cricket across the global game.”
Having spent most of the time at the top of the standings, Rohit Sharma and his team slipped out following their 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand, followed by a 1-3 defeat to Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series.
MCC had originally set premium ticket prices for the ICC World Test Championship finals, anticipating Rohit-led side’s participation would lead to a surge in ticket sales. However, once it became clear that the Men in Blues would not make it to the final, the MCC revised their strategy and reduced ticket prices.
“The decision to be flexible with prices for the World Test Championship final was taken this year, with tickets now being sold at between 40 and 90 about 50 cheaper than they had originally been priced, accounting for the loss in revenue,” the report said.
