Dont write off minnows : Hadlee

The minnows of the game should not be despised, says Hadlee.

I remember in the 1983 World Cup inaugural match, 33/1 favourites India surprised West Indies and Zimbabwe suprised Australia.

In the 2007 WC, Ireland beat Pakistan and BD India. So the smaller teams are capable of creating upsets.

"I still feel that there will be many upsets in this WC" says Sir Richard Hadlee.

Rod Marsh, the coach of Global Academy, Dubai and ex wicket keeper had assured him that the minnows of the game had prepared well for the ICC WC.

In 1996, Kenya upset WI. They beat SL in 2003 !

"I feel that Ireland will create an upset in this WC" says the giant allrounder.

Netherlands, Kenya, Canada, Zimbabwe - all these teams are capable of creating upsets. Many Pakis could not tolerate Pak's loss to Ireland !

Upsets are charming, they neutrallise all calculations and the upsetting teams get pulbicity galore !