England is also susceptible to terror attacks. If England reuses to tour India/Pak/Sri Lanka/ Bangladesh, the sub continent teams will also refuse to tour England. Considering the fact that ICC derives 70% of its revenues from India and over 75% from the subcontinent, the game of cricket would be the ultimate loser, which is the way terrorists would want it.
Well thats really nice information 70% from India and only 5% from Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Do you have any source for that information. If yes than I would love to read that in details
I hear that the team is divided in their opinion. Flintoff and Harmison have said that they do not want to return to India.
Now even Yuvraj remarked that Lives are more important than Cricket. As I said earlier that every one have the right to choose, but I hope that Indian Cricket Players wont show any negative mode for this coming series.
Well Yesterday BCCI and ECB confirmed two new places for test series which will be Chennai and Maholi. So test for A'bad too.
It is expected and there is nothing new in this. Besides these, there is too much cricket is played and players do need some rest. The only ones who are affected is cricket board and other broadcasters who were crazy about making money from cricket. Money is nothing and the most important thing is players safety.
Yes but if Pakistan tour which like to be cancelled will give some rest to players before going to NZ tours.
the terror in mumbhai is the reason for this but according to the lates reports they are giving different reason
Yep you are absolutely right. I think BCCI is feeling the pressure from broadcaster and broadcaster is feeling the heat from sponsor. Whole circle involved in it.
Yes because of brodcaster BCCI force to players to play more and more matches. Best example is England Test series, Neo Sports confirmed 5 sponser today. It's a business for BCCI and Neo.
Players need rest now.I think India have played lots of matches in this year.I think India have played most matches by any other team.
Well after this test matches India have no matches in next 3 months as they will not go to Pakistan. So it will be good for India.
Yeah they will get much needed rest and I hope this will help them to get their rhythm back and also fitness.
He He But I know BCCI, they will do arrange something. Right now we have two test matches. Then we have NZ tour in March 2009 if we skip Pakistan tour. So BCCI might arrange IPL CL in Jan. 2009.