Asia cup

June 29, 2008 5:45am CST
Why are these teams playing what are they doing in Asia cup honkong & Uae.I think there is no need for these teams to play in this series.If we have super4 it is more than enough i think. Its like practice session for the top teams. what do you suggest on this issue.
3 responses
@98765m (1017)
• India
30 Jun 08
Well,I think you must remember that Sri Lanka too was a very weak team like Bangladesh long ago.They gradually evolved and today they are having an excellent team. Also,the West Indies team in 70s and 80s were unbeatables.You can't find a team like that anywhere.But,now they are weaker.The same goes well with Zimbabwe.When Andy Flower was there it was a very difficult team to beat.But,now they have become very weak. So,you can't tell when a team will be a good team and when it will be a weak team.Even if a good team is not taken care properly,it is bound to become a weak tea as time progresses. Hong Kong and UAE have just entered the arena of Cricket.You can't expect them to perform like Australians.Once even Bangladesh were like them.But,they have progressed very well to even trigger an upset in the qualifying round of world cup by defeating India. Well,in a way Hong Kong and UAE in Cricket are like India is on Football.I hope they improve their standards quickly. Cheers! Have a good day Happy mylotting and happy earnings.
1 Jul 08
Ya you are right now i think UAE and Honkong will improve in their cricket and hope not shock India after their improvement.
@gsha04 (6)
• India
29 Jun 08
I think these team can check their performance or level of cricket in Asia cup. after participation in these cups they will know their level and standard where they stand in international arena. thes matches are also good practice for them. You cant swim without going in water.
29 Jun 08
Ya you are right now i got to know how important for these smaller sides to play and know their levels. Participation is more important than winning.
@vrahulan (114)
• India
29 Jun 08
Hey dude if it was not for the Asia Cup where will these countries go to get some experience. Yeah its a hard way but they will learn. India rolled over HK thats true but their Spinners did not go over 6 an over even one of them conceded only 44 runs. They have talent and Asia Cup is a Stage to show them. They are part time players and need this exposure. They even got pakistan to 160/7 which was great. So appreciate them.
29 Jun 08
Ok i am going with you ya we should appreciate their talent ok thanks for your observation on even smaller sides.