Exposure gap holds back Associate Nations in global cricket
Summary
Associate nations like Canada and Nepal face challenges in global cricket due to limited exposure against top teams, affecting their progress and competitive performance in tournaments like the T20 World Cup.
Key Points
- Canada made its T20 World Cup debut in 2022 and caused an upset by defeating Ireland but has since had limited exposure to top teams.
- The ICC increased the number of Associate nations in the T20 World Cup from five to eight in 2024, acknowledging their growing competitiveness.
- Associate nations like Nepal and the USA have given tough challenges to established cricket teams, signaling a shift in T20 cricket's power balance.
- Structural and economic disparities within the ICC and lack of opportunities against top teams hinder Associate nations’ cricket development and progress.
