[MarufH]

Originally Posted by Tigers_eye
Lets look at it from a different angle. Say, you want to fast track Indonesia or Malaysia to test status prematurely. They have population. They have a better facilities to create an infra structure (Sports ministry more transparent and they have World level success in other sports - Example: Badminton)


At the beginning, they will continue to lose to every nation and even Bangladesh. Then just like magic Tamim-Shak players arrive. They will upset few. Without the early woes they would not learn or get to the Test level where they would compete regularly. It took Ind 17 years to win their 1st Test. This is a game one must go throw the process. NZ, SL all went through as Minnows. Afghans are not the norm. Their ascendance is nothing short of miracle. Kenya could not sustain their success. Zim is failing.



ICC gave us the status early. Yes. Lets see how Ireland does getting it late, say in 10 years.

I see where you are coming from. Some of my most memorable cricketing moments are from those "jodi laigga jai" era.