ICC World Test Championship: What New Zealand's qualification mean for others in fray

Kane Williamson-led New Zealand on Tuesday became the first team to qualify for the finals of the inaugural edition of the ICC World Test Championship. This means that only spot remain for the others in contention, which is most likely to be India and England. Australia, on the other hand, also have a slender chance but their fate will completely depend on the outcome of the India-England series, starting from February 5. (Reuters/File Photo)   

New Zealand, who currently stand at the second position in the Test Championship table, qualified for the finals after Australia's tour to South Africa was postponed on Tuesday. (Reuters/File Photo) 

India, who are returning after completing a historic series triumph over Australia, will be on advantage in the race for the World Test Championship finals. The team will take on England at home and skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the Australian tour after the Adelaide Test, will return to his regular position. If Kohli and his boys defeat England 2-0, 2-1, 3-0, 3-1, or 4-0, then they will lock horns with New Zealand in the summit clash. 

Joe Root and boys can only make an appearance in the finals of the World Test Championship, which is slated to be held at Lords, if they defeat India in the upcoming series with 3-0, 3-1, or 4-0 margin. (Reuterts/File Photo)   

Australia can advance to the finals of the World Test Championship only if the upcoming four-match Test series between India and England ends in a 0-0, 1-1, or 2-2 draw. (Reuterts/File Photo)