A matter of necessity: The minnow and world cricket

The debate on the minnows and their value to the game of cricket presents an interesting picture before the next World Cup to be held in the Caribbean. Some cricketing voices of the established powers seem to argue that the minnows are to be assessed purely on the basis of performance indicators, crude tallies or victories, losses and draws. This contribution urges the developed nations of cricket to be sensitive to the broader issues of the game in emerging countries - to understand that a lack of infrastructure should not be a message of inferiority but a source of encouragement. Given some of the successes of the new teams in the last World Cup, one can only be optimistic about their future.