UPSC PRELIMS · POLITY · WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP

Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: 1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. 2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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EXPLANATION

The World Test Championship finalists were determined by points/percentage system rather than simply total matches won, and New Zealand's position was not based on winning more matches than England.

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