ICC World Test Championship logo unveiled in Abu Dhabi

ICC CEO David Richardson speaks to the press after the logos unveiling

The logo of the ICC World Test Championship was unveiled by CEO David Richardson at an event in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. NDTV Sport reports.

Richardson shed some light on the logo at the press conference saying: “The ICC World Test Championship logo represents a journey that all the Test playing nations will embark upon over the next four years. It represents the global nature and the epic nature of the event.”

Multinational design agency Bulletproof created the logo. The logo was made to be in 3D and uses simplicity as a charm.

Richardson explained the qualification process of the 2017 competition which will be spearheaded by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) saying: “The qualification will be through the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings, with the qualifying period being from 1 May 2013 through to 31 December 2016.”

“The top four teams at the conclusion of the qualification period will qualify for the event in 2017.  The results of any Test series ending after 1 May 2013, and the results of any Test series starting before 31 December 2016, will be included in the period that determines qualification for the ICC WTC,” he added.

South Africa skipper, Graeme Smith, was all praise for the idea saying: “It’s fantastic to have a pathway clearly identified for the ICC World Test Championship and to know that the top four teams will have a chance to battle it out to be crowned the ultimate champions.”

Pakistan captain Misbah Ul Haq joined Smith in praising the idea. He said: “Test cricket is a journey and it’s the pinnacle of our game. It will add even more context to all the bi-lateral series that the Test sides play and ultimately gives each team a chance to be world champions in Test cricket.”