Tim Wigmore argues that cricket is doing itself a disservice by failing to cover games between emerging nations

PLANET CRICKET

At the heart of the Global Game

It was, as ESPNCricinfo journalist Peter della Penna said, one of the greatest finishes to any ICC tournament in history. When Nepal’s Aarif Sheikh was dismissed against Canada, it left Nepal needing 51 off 47 balls to win – and facing some of the most severe consequences for defeat imaginable. This was not just about losing another 50-over international cricket match. With defeat, Nepal would miss out on reaching th...