Saturday, January 26, 2013

Days Cricket

The result of the ODI series being played in three continents have confirmed that the ODIs give an equal opportunity to weaker teams.Indian ODI squad, though can hardly be called weak and they are entirely in a world of their own.For them ODI defeat in 2007 World Cup is more significant than the loss in series after series of Test matches.Therefore defeating England 4-1 is a mission which will wash away the embarrassment of having lost at home to them after 28 years.To this end they have persevered with retaining Pujara and Rahane for the last match even though the series is won.A five day final would have given Pujara some practice for the series against Australia next month.But to BCCI and its captain ODI is the form of the game to cherish.

The view is not shared by South Africa, England and Australia.They have euphemism to camouflage resting in place for keeping the best players ready for the Test series ahead.They can also bring in bigger audience for tests and have their cricket revolving around their Test teams.Australia has a successful t20 League but there is no window and the Test players usually miss the tournament.In India the IPL reigns supreme.The ODIs come next and Days cricket comes last.

The decent following of Ranji  Trophy this year shows that In India too decent following of Tests and days cricket is possible if planned well.

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