Much excitement as cricket's most favorite event is right around the corner; The World T-20 Championship. Fans around the world are anxiously waiting for the tournament to start so they can support their teams. Though, not many have realized that the world t-20 may fail to live up to its expectations. The tournament format is designed in a manner that 12 teams are divided into four groups - with top two teams qualifying from each group to contest in Super 8s.
I have my reservations with the format as it gives a very little chance for teams to make a comeback in the first round and with the weather conditions uncertain and not favorable for the game it might give few unfair upsets and shocks in the very first round of the tournament. Just wondering if Australia/Ireland match washes out on Wednesday and later West Indies manages to beat Australia with higher margin then they beat Ireland - it would mean Australia's run for the championship is over. Similar would be the case with Pakistan, South Africa, India and the rest.
My best guess and biggest fear would be an upset in the Group B or Group D. Both, Ireland and Bangladesh are habitual of making unpredictable wins in the mega events; Bangladesh has been in superb form lately and I don't have any doubts that on their best day they can beat Pakistan or New Zealand. Whereas in group B, I sense Irish would be making an impact but with Sunil Narine, Chris Gayle and other lot of t-20 specialists; its hard to see Irish would do that against W Indies.
Only time will tell what's going to happen and if this edition of World T-20 will be a success or not; but I definitely believe that this is not the ideal most format for the shortest version of the game. Perhaps its about time ICC become more innovative and come up with a format that will not be influenced by uncertain weather or an unwanted shock defeat.
I have my reservations with the format as it gives a very little chance for teams to make a comeback in the first round and with the weather conditions uncertain and not favorable for the game it might give few unfair upsets and shocks in the very first round of the tournament. Just wondering if Australia/Ireland match washes out on Wednesday and later West Indies manages to beat Australia with higher margin then they beat Ireland - it would mean Australia's run for the championship is over. Similar would be the case with Pakistan, South Africa, India and the rest.
My best guess and biggest fear would be an upset in the Group B or Group D. Both, Ireland and Bangladesh are habitual of making unpredictable wins in the mega events; Bangladesh has been in superb form lately and I don't have any doubts that on their best day they can beat Pakistan or New Zealand. Whereas in group B, I sense Irish would be making an impact but with Sunil Narine, Chris Gayle and other lot of t-20 specialists; its hard to see Irish would do that against W Indies.
Only time will tell what's going to happen and if this edition of World T-20 will be a success or not; but I definitely believe that this is not the ideal most format for the shortest version of the game. Perhaps its about time ICC become more innovative and come up with a format that will not be influenced by uncertain weather or an unwanted shock defeat.
Say it already. Cant plan your team with the weather being clumsy :P
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