Can't ignore minnows

March 17, 2007, minnows of world cricket have rewritten history. If Indian team was down, thanks to brilliant Bangladesh, every was taken by surprise at the outcome of another game where Ireland defeated Pakistan. Pakistan are not only down but are out of the world cup tournament.

The performance of Ireland and Bangladesh provided some refreshement for the fans and experts who had sidelined the minnows and their win comes at the right juncture of the worldcup. If pakistan gets ready to pack after its game against Zimbabwe, India keeps their fingers crossed for another week, hoping for the best to happen. Indian team will be under pressure to not only perform but also put up an extraordniray show.

Ireland and Bangladesh may not go onto win the worldcup but certainly they have kept the worldcup alive in group matches.