Here, cricket means South Asia
When England walk out for their first match of this junior World Cup against Nepal a week from today, they will be led by Birminghan-born Moeen Ali, whose deputy is Essex’s Varun Kumar. The captain is of Pakistani origin, the No 2 has strong Indian roots.
South Asia’s hold over world cricket extends far beyond the monetary to something more permanent: Most youth teams are dominated by players from this region. Indeed, 30 players with non-Asian countries have connections with this region; add to that the 70 players representing Asian countries and it’s safe to say that there will be at least one player from the sub-continent or a Non-Resident Asian on the field every day of the tournament.
What’s new you ask, when England have had an India-born captain for the seniors, and Shivnaraine Chanderpaul skippers the West Indies. The difference is the numbers and spread.
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