Sunday was Scotland's biggest day in their cricketing history. Yes, they have qualified for various World Cups in the past, but beating their neighbours England , also the No. 1 one-day side in the world, felt sweeter. A thriller of a one-day international at Edinburgh went Scotland's way, by just six runs. Scotland posted a massive 371 but England failed to get over the line.
What stood out with the reactions on Twitter was the ICC's attitude towards the Associate teams or the non Test-playing teams. The ICC has been criticised for reducing the number of teams to ten for next year's World Cup. This has made it tougher for smaller teams like Scotland to qualify. Scotland's win has reignited that debate.
First up, time to relive the winning moment.
Mark Watt, the left-arm spinner, took 3 for 55 to restrict England.
Safyaan Sharif took the final wicket, triggering frenzied celebrations.
Sachin Tendulkar led the cause for giving smaller teams more opportunities, so that they will start challenging the top nations more often.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan, normally outspoken on Twitter, didn't hold back his views on the ICC's decisions.
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough too showed his support. In the World Cup Qualifiers, only West Indies and Afghanistan managed to qualify. The teams he mentioned in his tweet, didn't qualify.
New Zealand allrounder Jimmy Neesham was soaking in the delight for Scotland, until the realisation struck.
Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Wasim too gave a thumbs down to the ten-team concept for the World Cup.
However, it wasn't all ICC-bashing though. There was support from former Australian batsman Ed Cowan, who said that various cricket boards are also responsible in looking out for the weaker sides.
