The Wacky End to Cricket’s Championship Perfectly Embraces the Fun of Test Matches

World Test Championship Final: The Brilliance of Absurdity in Cricket

The World Test Championship final is a glimpse into the absurdity of cricket. The championship is “perfectly absurd,” it excludes three out of the Test teams, and its league table is generally ignored until the playoffs. But this year’s final with Australia and India was different; the crackling and fizzing action were reminiscent of the brilliantly silly game of Test cricket.

Test Cricket‘s Brilliance and Silly Nature

Test cricket is a silly game, and that’s the beauty of it. The game doesn’t always make sense, and this test championship rewards winning over a more extended period. The exclusion of some teams brings out the absurdity of the championship. But that’s where the charm of the sport lies – in the unpredictability and uncertainty it offers.

The Joy and Excitement of Cricket Fans

The excitement of fans before the championship, braving the London summer’s heat, shows how passionate and enthusiastic they are about the sport. Even at Oval station, fans were buzzing with energy and anticipation, happy to be waiting in line, knowing they had a full day ahead of them.

Australia v India: An Intense Match

The match between Australia and India was intense, with both sides determined to give their best. The opening overs were immediate and had a high intensity level, with Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj working over David Warner and Usman Khawaja relentlessly. The game was on, and fans were engrossed in the action on the field, cheering and jeering every moment of the match.

Conclusion: The Joy and Fun of Test Cricket

The game of cricket is brilliant, giving fans moments that are hard to forget. The wacky and unpredictable nature of the sport brings out the best even in the most absurd situations. While the World Test Championship may have excluded some teams, the championship final proved to be a joyous occasion for fans who were thrilled to bear witness to some excellent cricketing. The passion that cricket evokes in its fans is hard to miss and can motivate even the players to give it their all on the field. Here’s to more brilliantly silly cricket in the future.