is ICC qualifying games necessary it so one sided?

Question

why waste people money for this unnecessary games, atleast it should be done in knockout basis

Answer 1

Giving respect to your emotions u r right.

But things shouldn't be like this. I say every teams must be given chance. Even India came in 1932 and won 1st test in 1952, and 1st overseas victory came in 1969. At that time other teams thought Indian minnows. But look today where are we we are one of the favorites to win champions trophy.

What I want to say is whether or not it is boring or one side like Zimbabwe and Bangladesh gets good practice. Though they lost but playing against stronger sides will improve their game and encourage them. If they are weak today they'll be average in some years and they'll improve day by day.

Bangladesh is improving no doubt. They have won matches against India, Australia & SL in 1 year of period. as they r cricket lovers their future is good.

I am dissapointed about zim. After political issues Andy flower, Grant Flower, Alistair Campbell, Heath streak such great players all of sudden disappered. And now they are haing new team with average agw of 23.

So for spectators like me and you ICC qualifying games may not be necessary but to improve and encourage these countries it is Important.

And come on Man after 1st 4 match there arent any onesided match. not even Zim v Ban. So you just enjoy rest of this mini world cup and happy DIWALI.

Answer 2

According to guidelines laid down by ICC only first six teams in the rankings are exempted from playing qualifying rounds. Though the qualifying games have been one sided, unless these matches are played how can the low rated teams such as Bangla Desh and Zimbawe get an opportunity to play against good teams in order to have sufficient exposure to their players. Dont forget the fact that though Zimbawe and Bangladesh are low rated teams, they have caused upsets in the past.

By the qualifying rounds Sri Lanka and West Indies are also benefited as they got the required match practice before the main games are played.

Answer 3

there should only b 6 top teams in th champions trophy!! n the tournament should be played on round robin basis..with the top 2 playing final..without asny semi final n all!! having a qualifying round..is a waste of money and on the other hand it gives goood match practise to the qualifying teams whihc goes against the other top 6 teams