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The amount of sports that Wales has its own national team competing at international level goes on and on. However, this can not be said about Cricket. Cricket Wales represents the nation in the sport, as an equivalent to English Counties.
The ECB, also known as England and Wales Cricket Board, is the representative for Wales (with England) in international cricket. But do they represent the Welsh? Where is the Welsh emblem on the kit? Why don't we call them the EWCB? Is it time that the ECB make an effort to be more inclusive of the Welsh. Is it time that Wales looks to establish their own independent international team, just like their celtic friends, Ireland and Scotland.
On the other hand, should the Welsh just be thankful that the ECB are bringing international cricket to Wales? Would there be any possibility of seeing some of the best cricketers in the World in Wales without the help of the ECB.
The point of devolution of Wales from England was to become independent, but can this happen if we continue to keep shared national sport teams? Is it time that Welsh Cricket becomes independent?
What are your thoughts on this topic?
Would you like to see Wales compete internationally? or is there not an issue with England and Wales working together?
Please post your comments below
Hi Lucie, I would love to see Wales compete as a single National but there will be a lot of disadvantages for cricket in Wales.
ReplyDelete1. We wont get the Ashes or England playing in Cardiff unless they play Wales. Personally I cant see many people coming to watch Wales in a international match. Look at football in Wales a few years ago. Only now since they started winning they have attracted more crowds.
2. We wouldn't get the current amount of funding for grass roots and regional cricket, so cricket Wales would have to have a huge revamp.
3. Do we have enough quality players within Wales to compete with the likes of Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand.
Positives though are:
1. We would have more players representing Wales at International level not just County.
2. We would get to see the National flag on a international stage.