The cricket lovers of this country demand to know why the
India -South Africa test series in South Africa will be only a two test
affair. In fact as of now the series itself seems to be a doubtful
starter. Needless to say that the bullying ways of the BCCI is the reason, though not the sole reason. Cricket lovers were savouring a four test
series between the two teams which actually would have helped Indian cricket in the long run. A two test series is short changing the millions
of fans on both sides besides great disservice to the cause of test cricket.
The gut feeling is that BCCI wants to accommodate the 'little
master ' Sachin Tendulkar for his milestone of 200 test matches and wants it to
be at home. There is also a gnawing
suspicion that the fear of a drubbing in the land of the Proteas has resulted
in the curtailing of the series. Ditto
in the case of the 'Kiwi'series. Disasters
in these series could once again upset the cosy existence for the BCCI
honchos. However first the Indians have
to first take on a Caribbean side on the upswing and then take it from there.
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