ICC need to deal with India too.
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bharat
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Nice article.All true.
BCCI is/was run by politicians & capitalists.
& the politicians are crooks.
So their main aim would be to make money.
Dalmiya , Ranbir Singh Mahendra,A.C.Muthayah are well known businessmen.
Sharad Powar is a politician.
So what do u expect?
BCCI is/was run by politicians & capitalists.
& the politicians are crooks.
So their main aim would be to make money.
Dalmiya , Ranbir Singh Mahendra,A.C.Muthayah are well known businessmen.
Sharad Powar is a politician.
So what do u expect?
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m_vaughan
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Excellent article Andrew. Reps your way!!
Its time people take notice of all this.
Its time people take notice of all this.
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barmyarmy said:
But who would break away with them - Pakistan and Sri Lanka ??
Cannot see Australia breaking away thus ending the Ashes series?
sohum
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I agree with most of what you have to say. The BCCI has clearly not been discreet in showing that they are going to abuse their power for their own commercial benefits. They have not shown a responsibility to the game, and the desire to give back to something that has given so much to them. The BCCI are a bunch of politicians who, in my opinion, should not be running the game in India. If I had my way, I would disband them and form a committee of people who actually have qualifications in sport management.
Secondly, however, I would like to criticize the ICC's development plans. We have heard talk of the ICC trying to develop cricket globally for years, now, but with what effect? I've seen two pretty solid cricket units (Kenya and Zimbabwe) disappear from the top. The ICC needs to make sure what development they are making is sustainable. The top tier of cricketing countries has enough grassroot interest to keep themselves in the game, but the bottom-tier countries are starting to flay away. What I'm trying to say is, if I wanted to develop cricket, I would certainly not give my money to the ICC.
Money is not the key to development--a solid plan that has to be regularly reviewed for success is what is needed. Only then can the money be used effectively. That, however, certainly does not justify the BCCI's selfish policies. What may, however, is a tiered cricket system that gives many more countries test status, but only allows countries of the same level to play each other. Which is what I think is required. But, of course, if the ICC was ever to consider that, they would try it for 12 months and then scrap it.
Secondly, however, I would like to criticize the ICC's development plans. We have heard talk of the ICC trying to develop cricket globally for years, now, but with what effect? I've seen two pretty solid cricket units (Kenya and Zimbabwe) disappear from the top. The ICC needs to make sure what development they are making is sustainable. The top tier of cricketing countries has enough grassroot interest to keep themselves in the game, but the bottom-tier countries are starting to flay away. What I'm trying to say is, if I wanted to develop cricket, I would certainly not give my money to the ICC.
Money is not the key to development--a solid plan that has to be regularly reviewed for success is what is needed. Only then can the money be used effectively. That, however, certainly does not justify the BCCI's selfish policies. What may, however, is a tiered cricket system that gives many more countries test status, but only allows countries of the same level to play each other. Which is what I think is required. But, of course, if the ICC was ever to consider that, they would try it for 12 months and then scrap it.
As of the latest developments (with the BCCI annoucning they want to go on certain tours) I think that political support for them around the world is definitely on an all-time low. The only countries I could see breaking away with them would be Pakistan and Sri Lanka. While that would be a significant chunk of cricket fans around the world, I think such cricket would eventually become boring.zimrahil said:
sohum
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@Twenty20 cricket, there was an article about the India/Pakistan viewpoint on Twenty20 cricket. On that note, I'd like to say that ODI cricket is still relatively popular in the subcontinent. A Twenty20 competition is simply an expanded version of the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sixes, with official sanctioning (okay, that was probably a stretch). Anyhow, I think things will cool down eventually...
andrew_nixon
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It's amazing that the BCCI haven't learnt from their original attitude to ODI cricket. It took them TEN YEARS to play an ODI at home, saying that they had no need, as Test cricket was popular enough in India.
Surely they're not going to make the same mistake with Twenty20.
Surely they're not going to make the same mistake with Twenty20.
It looks like cricket is going the way of pro wrestling with two different sects...Asia and the ROW...it may be interesting if they make asian vs asian matches more frequent and non asian vs non asian matches more frequent...
This may lead to more asia vs ROW matches and would mean that asian vs non asian matches would be less frequent and hence less predictable matches...
What do you think?
This may lead to more asia vs ROW matches and would mean that asian vs non asian matches would be less frequent and hence less predictable matches...
What do you think?
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I have just one question for all of you if Australia, England can have their full season why can't India?Champions Trophy format is ridiculous. It just lowers the quality of World Cup.
Champions Trophy is going to be held in India this year and after 5-6 months World Cup will be hosted in West Indies. So which tournament is important for the teams World Cup or Champions Trophy.
I know that BCCI is run by politicians but those of you who are Indians know that now BCCI is becoming transparent they are showing their profits and deals in public.They have every right to protest against the wrong.
I don't know whether you guys know that Australia will be touring India in 2011.That's a long time.
ICC wants to spread Cricket globally but what about countries like India,Sri Lanka andPakistan where cricket is the only sport which people like.From where these countries will be making money?
BCCI is making money but not for themselves they are investing this money in players.What about domestic players,umpires,ground staffs,retired players in India getting pension who is paying them - my answer is BCCI not ICC.
So BCCI have the right to make money but not on the sake of harming cricket in other countries. I hope some of you guys agree.
Champions Trophy is going to be held in India this year and after 5-6 months World Cup will be hosted in West Indies. So which tournament is important for the teams World Cup or Champions Trophy.
I know that BCCI is run by politicians but those of you who are Indians know that now BCCI is becoming transparent they are showing their profits and deals in public.They have every right to protest against the wrong.
I don't know whether you guys know that Australia will be touring India in 2011.That's a long time.
ICC wants to spread Cricket globally but what about countries like India,Sri Lanka andPakistan where cricket is the only sport which people like.From where these countries will be making money?
BCCI is making money but not for themselves they are investing this money in players.What about domestic players,umpires,ground staffs,retired players in India getting pension who is paying them - my answer is BCCI not ICC.
So BCCI have the right to make money but not on the sake of harming cricket in other countries. I hope some of you guys agree.
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I agree with the BCCI on two things - avoiding Twenty20 and asking the ICC to re-schedule the Champions Trophy or protesting not to participate in its future versions!
Come on man, they're right. Yes, they are looking to make money. Who doesnt want to? Cricket is big money in India! Who doesnt want to make money from that?
Twenty20 is just a slam bang version! Some one said it broadens the appeal of cricket to other nations! Well cant say much on this but I dont think its going to work with the sub continent! After some point of time, you're going to get bored of all those raining of runs, fours, sixes, etc. The bowler is merciless here, even more than ODI cricket where already people are already pitying the bowlers fate under the heavy cloud of runs! Just because runs means entertainment doesnt mean you have to overdo it. And TWENTY20 does just that!
Regarding the Champions Trophy, why should India give up their peak season for it? Would Australia do the same? Will England do the same? Why should India give up their peak season for a nonsense tournament like the ICC champions trophy which dilutes the importance of the World Cup. The World Cup comes every four years and carries great importance! This Champions Trophy barring the 2000 version have been terribly boring!
Its is made as if the pity is all directed to the ICC. Crap! Do you think the ICC is going to use all the money for the development of the game? I dont believe so! What have they done so far big in the development of the game? Two nations have already disintegrated from the cricketing world. Zimbabwe are in the dumps, Kenya is to be seen nowhere!
Some small minnow teams need more time against equally matched opponents before they come and face the top teams! Bangladesh havent shown great improvement at all (may be off late becoz I dont follow them these days!). So its understandable that india have not played them or hosted them for a series in India!
Come on man, they're right. Yes, they are looking to make money. Who doesnt want to? Cricket is big money in India! Who doesnt want to make money from that?
Twenty20 is just a slam bang version! Some one said it broadens the appeal of cricket to other nations! Well cant say much on this but I dont think its going to work with the sub continent! After some point of time, you're going to get bored of all those raining of runs, fours, sixes, etc. The bowler is merciless here, even more than ODI cricket where already people are already pitying the bowlers fate under the heavy cloud of runs! Just because runs means entertainment doesnt mean you have to overdo it. And TWENTY20 does just that!
Regarding the Champions Trophy, why should India give up their peak season for it? Would Australia do the same? Will England do the same? Why should India give up their peak season for a nonsense tournament like the ICC champions trophy which dilutes the importance of the World Cup. The World Cup comes every four years and carries great importance! This Champions Trophy barring the 2000 version have been terribly boring!
Its is made as if the pity is all directed to the ICC. Crap! Do you think the ICC is going to use all the money for the development of the game? I dont believe so! What have they done so far big in the development of the game? Two nations have already disintegrated from the cricketing world. Zimbabwe are in the dumps, Kenya is to be seen nowhere!
Some small minnow teams need more time against equally matched opponents before they come and face the top teams! Bangladesh havent shown great improvement at all (may be off late becoz I dont follow them these days!). So its understandable that india have not played them or hosted them for a series in India!
vibs89
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I agree with Sai true said Sai. But I do agree with that BCCI is run with politics. Anyway nice article there.
Sachin_007
Club Cricketer
Nice article and its damn true...
