Watching today’s match
between Ireland v/s United Arab Emirates (U.A.E), it seems that these associate
nations are fun to watch and the matches are going to be exciting and enjoyable.
It is actually giving a competitive spirit among equal playing teams which comes
together every four years together to play in front of the world scenario.
It’s really time for
ICC to rethink about deciding in the next world cup where they are thinking to
reduce the number of teams to competition to 10 nation tournaments. These
associate nations should be given a fair amount of chance to play with these
test playing nations. They should be given a chance to play along Test and ODI
series with big test playing nations. India can play a great role for these nations
to give them a chance to play in domestic Ranji tournaments and many competitive
games. Playing with these nations in
neutral locations like USA, Singapore, Malaysia, and many more can give this
game a boost to the game.
Cricket even though it has turned into a commercial extravaganza,
but still it is a game which is enjoyed by a larger masses . It makes them to
forget there daily troubles for a time being and make them smile. As we know
how India- Pakistan series have always created a good atmosphere among the
citizens of the two countries developing a favorable atmosphere for a positive
talks. Afghanistan a war torn nation
which has gone through lot of
turmoil and crisis, to rise into a force in cricket to give fight back to Test
playing nations in the world cup is great sight to see. The fighting spirit
they show on cricket field is similar to they face in their home. We want them
to play more cricket with all Test Playing nations.
Zimbabwe a nation which has been in deep been in economic crisis
and ruled by a dictatorial rule of President Robert Mugabme, have also shown a great
fight in this tournament.
There also nation like UAE who have also have people from many Asian nations
working there, who know are playing for
them there Karmabhoomi.Plus the Scottish team which influence by English county can spring a
surprise. Even the Irish team has started with a bang and shown consistency in performance similar to
the last World Cup 2011.
We have seen many
nations before like Holland, Kenya , Canada and
Bermuda have played but have not been able to stand the competitive cricket. If these nations
would have been allowed to play with Test playing nations on regular basis they
might have improved and developed cricket.
It’s true that these nations for majority of matches are one
sided affair where a strong side rips of their batting side or sometimes score
smashing world records against these nations. This should not be the reason to not
let them participate in the next tournament. Thus, even Sachin Tendulkar has suggested
ICC should try to engage this nation for playing with Test Playing nations. Even
individual boards can invite to play their first class matches and domestic
series.
As the game of Football, has united the globe to a friendly and competitive
relations among each nations,
Cricket can also join in the league
of developing this Beautiful Game !!!!
