Big Three (CA, BCCI and ECB) could control revamped ICC

Captain1 · February 10, 2014, 1:58am

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to bottom line kiya hay… kis kis ne apni chaddi utaar di?

SID_NY · February 10, 2014, 4:05pm

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A show of false bravado: Raja

Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to abstain from voting on the new reforms presented by the executive board in the crucial International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting on Saturday is only going to make the situation more difficult for them, feels former captain and renowned commentator Ramiz Raja.
In an exclusive interview with The Express Tribune, Raja stated that the cricket board should have taken a pragmatic approach to the stance adopted by the ‘Big Three’ – India, Australia and England.
“It was a show of false bravado,” he said.
“The PCB decided to take a stand which in principle might have seemed the right thing to abide by, but their decision should also have been grounded in reality and not driven by emotions.”
He added that though the PCB had failed to get a deal in their favour, all was not yet lost; a calculated and methodical approach could somewhat help redeem the situation.
“Now that it has backfired, all they can do is to make the most of a bad situation, before it gets even worse.”
‘Revamp might help improve Test quality’
Raja, who received criticism from various quarters on his backing of the ‘Big Three’ proposal, feels that the reforms can actually improve the quality of the game, especially in the longest format.
He was of the opinion that the Test playing nations would now be automatically divided in two categories, with the weak teams forced to focus hard on improving their standards.
“With the proposed revamp having gone through, we might now see an automatic segregation of the Test playing nations into a top and bottom tier, based on quality and economic strength.
He added that the reforms could be used as a motivation for some of the boards and cricket teams that have lagged behind for a long time.
“I feel that in the long run it will be good for the game as it will put pressure on the underperforming nations to raise their standards,” he concluded.

I’m very disappointed with Ramiz’s stand so far. There is a reason why pretty much every great cricketer is opposing this plan and its not a rocket science. This whole play is totally unjust and will eventually lead to demoralising small nations. big 3 will play nice for now but they also eventually will start abusing their power as that appears to be the main motive here.
He says, "I feel that in the long run it will be good for the game as it will put pressure on the underperforming nations to raise their standards,” but honestly when you know someone is underperforming and you want to raise it, you help them by involving in more rather than applying pressure which doesnt work in most cases. Examples are Bangladesh and zimbabwe.

And those who are in its favor, give an example of one more sports where its been done and it improved “quality”. Its all a plan of “Rich getting richer and poor getting poorer.” converting cricket as a game into imperialism.

Such a shame.

GoldenAsif · February 11, 2014, 7:21pm

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Pakistan further isolated.

Sri Lanka decide to support Big 3

GoldenAsif · February 11, 2014, 7:36pm

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Don't blame Lanka. May be they felt that they could not trust political cronies like Sethi to keep their promise

Moonstar201 · February 13, 2014, 3:47am

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gai bhains paani mainnn.

100 joootee or 100 piyaaz

GoldenAsif · February 18, 2014, 11:40am

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Unanimous’ SLC backs ICC revamp

People who talk principles won’t give us money - Ranatunga

GoldenAsif · February 18, 2014, 3:09pm

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Logic is simple: jab tak paisa hai....duniya poochti hai kaisa hai?

HeadStrong · February 25, 2014, 6:45am

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At the end of the day money talks and BCCI is doing what it needs to do. Making hay while the sun shines. If any other country was in India's position they too would have done the same.

Howzat_1 · March 2, 2014, 6:36am

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noor321 · March 2, 2014, 5:08pm

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OMG this is EPIC!!! :biggthumb:

Howzat_1 · March 3, 2014, 4:27am

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