This world cup witnessed two upsets on March 17: One against India by Bangladesh at Port of Spain, the other against Pakistan by Ireland at Kingston. Infact Pakistan was eliminated form this world cup.
Bangladesh is an ever-improving side under the guidance of Dav Whatmore, who was the world cup winning coach of Srilanka. Now they really have good bunch of talented cricketers. In next world cup tournament they would not be called minnows. By then they would be one of the stronger teams in world cricket. What strikes me in their win against India was their positive intent. They really believed that they could win against India. They outplayed them in all departments of the game.
Ireland’s win against Pakistan was really a big upset. One must aware of the fact that they have a cricket structure for years unlike Bermuda, Netherlands or Canada. Some of their players are county players in neighboring England. They showed lot of enthusiasm in their game. Their fielding effort was top class. Indian team must learn from them how to field. Actually their enthusiasm and fielding have won a game for them.
If the game of cricket wants to flourish these minnows must become stronger teams. This kind of wins will surely inspire these teams to become stronger in future.
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