India is now the undisputed leader of world cricket. It has been in this position for more than two decades. But the powers that be of the sport have never really leveraged their leadership like they are trying to do in recent times.
Hence the decision a few years ago to allow Afghanistan to make India as one of its ‘home’ bases was a laudable one. But over the years, this move has not really paid dividends for India like most expected it to.
Take the example of the recent Greater Noida Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand which was completely washed out without a ball being bowled.
This Test was meant to showcase India’s might as a cricket powerhouse and show the world the number of new venues that have sprung up over the years.