Scotland, Ireland, and Netherlands have to bid goodbye to the World T20 in India as rain washed out their match and chance to qualify for Super 10. Now Oman vs Bangladesh and Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan will fight for two berths in two matches respectively. But, the rain in Dharamshala and re-qualifying round annoyed the face of associate nations Ireland and Scotland.
Scotland, Ireland and Netherlands, Afghanistan and Oman qualified in World T20 in India through a World T20 qualifier in Scotland and Ireland. But, after early exit and because of no reserve days these teams are not happy. Indian cricket analyst and commentator Harsha Bhogle as he questioned their hunger for victory.
The out-and-out rebellion of the Associates at #WT20 is a joy to behold. Their treatment simply isn’t good enough https://t.co/SGXRyS8UTu
— Andrew Miller (@miller_cricket) March 11, 2016
I completely understand the thoughts of the Associates but sometimes it doesn’t help to live with negativity (more)
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 12, 2016
You can either moan about how little you have or you can make the most of whatever you have. For the hungry, opportunity resides everywhere
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 12, 2016
The issue of wealth distribution has engaged humanity for centuries. Cricket too needs to do more but scarcity can become a driver of intent
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 12, 2016
@bhogleharsha What about if you’re hungry, but the govt has ensured that there’s not enough food to go around?
— Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) March 12, 2016
Scotland captain Prosten Mommsen got angry as Harsha questioned their hunger for good cricket.
‘Opportunity resides everywhere’ – Absolutely bamboozled by ur views @bhogleharsha. Do not question the hunger! https://t.co/TlFhpeIcX9
— Preston Mommsen (@PrestonMommsen) March 12, 2016
But, Harsha feels 140 words are not enough to explain his thoughts. He defended his thoughts on emerging nation in cricket. He added that twitter has limitation. So discuss on a platform like that is difficult to express what he wanted to say.
@AltCricket Am actually pro-emerging nations but the 140 character limit is hard on explanation. My point was on the need to stay positive
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 12, 2016
.@AltCricket In retrospect, twitter was the wrong medium for what I was trying to say. Longer post on facebook.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 12, 2016