The objective of the ICC Knockout tournament is to spread the game beyond its traditional boundaries. But if the teams continue to play such uninspiring matches, that is not likely to happen. The tournament has failed to rise beyond the ordinary so far. And Knocked Out England fans are dismayed again.
Cricket is a game loved and respected throughout the world.
From the harsh conditions of the sub-continent to chilly and bitterly cold England, wherever you are in the world, you can be sure that you re not to far away from a cricket fan. However, despite its growing popularity, cricket remains a non-Olympic sport. We continue the multi-part series on the official and unofficial captains of the Indian cricket team down the years. This was his renunciation, clearly visualising his role and never faltering in his purpose. As befitting a soldier and a cricketer, he always put service before self.