BCCI helping test cricket-Wants more tests in 2010

[Dinx - the Jinx]

I will not believe it until everything is finalised. Second thing is if the players dont get sufficient rest and preparation time before series against SA/OZ. Then no point in playing them. They will walk over us. If there is no rest we will have a completely jaded team with lots of injuries just turning up to loose. After next years IPL... there will be lots of injured players and walking patients...

till yesterday we were all cursing them for not having enough tests next year.. now u r saying its better not to play if there is no sufficient rest.. when did out team ever get rest over a period of time.. we should definitely play the tests... as such RD and VVS would have had enough rest.. they wont complain.. sachin can opt to take rest by deciding to skip one of the ODI assignments...

[riya]

I will believe it once it is confirmed.

[satishg]

If what has been written in the article comes true it will be really amazing. 2 tests against SA and Oz will confirm our supremacy in the test arena

[Macj]

I believe it. Reason I believe is cos test cricket is popular in India, especially as we are number 1. And a test series against SA + Aus when we are all fighting for No 1 would be hyped by media beyond belief and would certainly capture the imagination of indian public. This would mean lots of money to be made, which of course the BCCI would love:--D Frankly the market has pushed the BCCI towards this.

"Market forces at work" --> Didnt someone just pour cold water on that thought. :haha:

[punjabi_khota]

At least one of those series should have been 3 test series. 2 test series between top 3 teams in the world :headshake: :mad:

[Sachinism]

At least one of those series should have been 3 test series. 2 test series between top 3 teams in the world :headshake: :mad:

Its better than nothing. Be glad

[punjabi_khota]

Its better than nothing. Be glad

I don't know man...I am sure the tests will be hard fought but it will be like quickie before lunch that you are thankful for, and will leave you wanting for more but you gotta get back to office. :mad:

[Macj]

Byzantine BCCI politics Check this!

!http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091209/jsp/sports/story_11840966.jsp Calcutta: It’s not only in politics that there are neither permanent friends nor permanent enemies. Holds true for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), too. Some, of course, may point out that the BCCI is itself much like a political akhada. Four years after helping end Jagmohan Dalmiya’s control over the BCCI — and three after being a party to his expulsion (shortlived, as it turned out) — Lalit Modi was actually breaking bread with the one-time czar. Not on neutral ground, but on Dalmiya’s turf. Officially, Tuesday’s meeting between Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) officials headed by president Dalmiya and Modi, the Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman-commissioner, was to discuss matters related to the T20 tournament’s third edition, next year. The Eden is the Kolkata Knight Riders’ home venue. According to The Telegraph’s sources, Dalmiya and Modi found time for a one-on-one. That interaction would’ve had everything to do with the goings-on in the BCCI, particularly looking to next year’s AGM, when president Shashank Manohar’s successor will be identified. The BCCI secretary, N.Srinivasan, is Manohar’s choice. One learns, though, that some even within the ruling group are opposed to his elevation. It’s no secret that Modi doesn’t really get along with Srinivasan and, so, the Dalmiya-Modi meeting is bound to keep him and his men on their toes. At the very least, certainly. Modi remains out of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, a body he once headed, but continues as a vice-president (Central) of the BCCI. Dalmiya’s so-called allies ditched him in his battle against Sharad Pawar, but he still holds two votes — CAB and the National Cricket Club. In a photo-finish, two votes would count for plenty. As of now, owing to the constitutional requirements, Srinivasan is comfortably placed. But, then, it’s unlikely that somebody like Modi would give a walkover. Dalmiya can’t stand Srinivasan either. Modi, it may be recalled, had been the very aggressive face of Pawar’s campaign (in 2005) and the Union minister couldn’t have beaten Dalmiya nominee Ranbir Singh Mahendra without the moves plotted and executed by him. Given the bitterness, few would’ve imagined that Dalmiya and Modi would, one day, be comfortable in each other’s company and share a platform. Clearly, many find it strange that Modi hasn’t been able to swing the last two elections in the state body his way, but other issues have been at play in Rajasthan. Till Tuesday, Dalmiya and Modi had never got along when, in fact, they have a few things in common. Both are doers and both have the ability to raise millions. Dalmiya (a former International Cricket Council president, as well) proved that for over a decade; Modi is a recent starter, but has become an instant headline-maker. Incidentally, Modi is on excellent terms with an ex-BCCI president, who still carries clout. Then, thanks to the IPL and its lavish hospitality, he has got others with influence eating out of his palms. The BCCI’s next AGM is nine months away, but the next couple of months may show what’s to be expected. And, perhaps, we should look out for more Dalmiya-Modi meetings.

[ludhianvi]

2 test series ? It doesnt make sense to have just a 2 test series. It would be ideal to have a 3 test series. 2 tests and 3 ODIs does really sound weird.

[Laaloo]

2 test series ? It doesnt make sense to have just a 2 test series. It would be ideal to have a 3 test series. 2 tests and 3 ODIs does really sound weird.

It is weird. But then again, I heard that Aus & NZ are also playing a 2 test series around the same time.

[jusarrived]

I would rather have it re-scheduled than a 2test series , disappointing if its true

[Params7]

2 Tests don't make sense. Need 3 or 5. 2010 can't see enough of Dravid-Tendulkar-Sehwag-Laxman if it tried its hardest but at least I'm glad BCCI isn't canceling tests over IPL.