chekmeout
U19 Debutant
Guys, while you are talking about this a lot of good work is being done in spreading the gospel of cricket. There is the InterContinetal Cup going on, a lot of cricket for the so-called six associates.. The game is growing and it will keep growing. This sport doesn't need rule changes.
I mean think about the Ireland vs England match today, Irleand showed the world that they can compete batting out 50 overs scoring almost 270 runs, losing by a mere 30 odd runs. Sri Lanka is playing Netherlands next month, as is Scotland playing Pakistan. Zimbabwe was just involved in a series with Canada & Bermuda. Denmark just played Netherlands and Netherlands 'A'. There are a lot of 4-day Intercontinental Cup matches scheduled between these nations for the next few months. Uganda, Kenya A and Tanzania just played in a tournament (which interestingly enough was won by Uganda!)
At a level below that, ICC development programs are in place. Countries like Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Namibia, Uganda have a lot of people playing junior cricket and will slowly emerge as cricketing powers. China is promising a lot. These are exciting times in the growth of the sport as a world game. So hang on, and enjoy the ride.
I mean think about the Ireland vs England match today, Irleand showed the world that they can compete batting out 50 overs scoring almost 270 runs, losing by a mere 30 odd runs. Sri Lanka is playing Netherlands next month, as is Scotland playing Pakistan. Zimbabwe was just involved in a series with Canada & Bermuda. Denmark just played Netherlands and Netherlands 'A'. There are a lot of 4-day Intercontinental Cup matches scheduled between these nations for the next few months. Uganda, Kenya A and Tanzania just played in a tournament (which interestingly enough was won by Uganda!)
At a level below that, ICC development programs are in place. Countries like Nepal, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Namibia, Uganda have a lot of people playing junior cricket and will slowly emerge as cricketing powers. China is promising a lot. These are exciting times in the growth of the sport as a world game. So hang on, and enjoy the ride.