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Originally Posted by paindu
^But what that history or facts do not provide is context. 30s, 40s, 50s were a different era and it took a long while for India and Pakistan to develop the domestic structure. Also they did not have as much opportunity to play top class cricket. Since 80s we have seen advent of SL and Zimbabwe. SL became world champions in less 16 years of test status and Zimbabwe while not setting the world on fire at test level consistently still competing.
So, if you are saying that Bangladesh with all the opportunities it has with the infrastructure is same as India and Pak in 50s and 60s, not sure it is right way to go. Maybe you can argue that they were granted test status too early. Now, would have been a better time.
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I did not get your point clearly. Nowhere in this thread have I compared anything from the 50s or 60s of India or Pakistan. However, the notable points are:
1) Bangladesh have not reached the 16 years mark as yet, if your measuring stick is Sri Lanka. So let s do an apples to apples comparison in 4 years. For reference Sri Lanka played ODIs lot earlier than 1981. Almost started at the same time as India or Pakistan.
2) There was a certain point in history where Kenya and Zimbabwe (with English County experienced player) were considered at par with Bangladesh. We all know the difference in class. You can argue that those teams did not improve but the truth still remains that Bangladesh is still climbing the ODI ladder.
3) Granting Test Status could be viewed as a Chicken and Egg thing. Bangladesh would have benefited lot more had they been awarded test status in the 90s. Without Test Status, there s no money for the players and choosing to play cricket professionally in Bangladesh in that scenario is not rewarding (financially). After all, this is professional sport and the more money guarantees the best talent. Those who argue that Bangladesh got test status too early are simply ignorant about how professional sports work and are often prejudiced in their logic.
Hope that explains.