The ICC World Test Championship is a cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to determine the world's best Test cricket team. It features the top nine Test-playing nations competing over a two-year cycle, culminating in a final match to decide the champion. Teams earn points based on their performance in Test matches, with the top two teams qualifying for the final. The inaugural edition of the championship began in 2019 and concluded in 2021, with New Zealand emerging as the first champions by defeating India in the final. The tournament aims to add context and excitement to Test cricket, enhancing its global appeal.