Arnab
January 6, 2003, 02:51 AM
From Wisden feedback: http://www.wisden.com/misc/free/page.asp?colid=44117278
Strip them of Test status
India and Pakistan do not deserve Test status. I remember a while back everyone was on Bangladesh's back for their poor performances, though they did considerably better in both Tests and ODIs during their maiden tours to New Zealand and South Africa, even with a clutch of very young, inexperienced players. They showed plenty of heart and courage in unfamiliar conditions. What excuse do Pakistanis and Indians have? Bad infrastructure? Not enough Test or ODI experience? I would urge the fans of these countries to look at their own team's performace before commenting on others.
Pompous
Strip them of Test status
India and Pakistan do not deserve Test status. I remember a while back everyone was on Bangladesh's back for their poor performances, though they did considerably better in both Tests and ODIs during their maiden tours to New Zealand and South Africa, even with a clutch of very young, inexperienced players. They showed plenty of heart and courage in unfamiliar conditions. What excuse do Pakistanis and Indians have? Bad infrastructure? Not enough Test or ODI experience? I would urge the fans of these countries to look at their own team's performace before commenting on others.
Pompous