The 'Big Three' - India, England, and Australia - are reportedly considering the introduction of the two-tier structure in order to ensure that the three teams play against each other more often.
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The system would also relegate other cricket-playing nations to a secondary status. As a result, teams such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan, West Indies, and South Africa would be marginalized.
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While only time will tell how things unfold in the coming days, Arjuna Ranatunga is not impressed with the plan. The 1996 World Cup-winning captain stated that the move could inflict irreparable damage on the game, especially in smaller cricketing nations. While criticizing the move, Arjuna Ranatunga said that the system would only prioritize profits over the integrity of the sport.
Speaking further, he highlighted Shamar Joseph's performance against Australia last year which helped West Indies register a famous win at the Gabba.
"To run cricket, you don’t necessarily have to be a former player, but you do need to understand the spirit of the game – its values and its rich history. Unfortunately, when corporates run the show, everything is reduced to numbers and bottom lines," he added.
Arjuna Ranatunga's message for India:
"India has always been at the forefront of shaping world cricket. Leaders like Jagmohan Dalmiya, Raj Singh Dungarpur, Sharad Pawar, and Shashank Manohar had Indian interests at heart, but they also understood the broader picture. That’s the kind of vision we need from India today – not this inward, self-serving approach.
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