The format for the World Cup is flawed when once again the makeup of the top six for the play-offs seems likely to come down to run-rates.
It should not be a case of how well you thrash one of the minnows - a team of part-timers - to see whether you get through.
There is a huge element of chance in this situation, which is not what sport at this level should be about.
Even rain in one match can spell the end under this system.
The smaller countries need exposure, but should it come at this level?
These insignificant teams have a huge impact on the outcome. That is not something you see in other global events such as the rugby and soccer World Cups.
This is one of the reasons that led to my retirement. I had come to the point where I felt the World Cup was not much chop.
That is why I have long felt that the World Series in Australia, where you can play two of the best sides in the world eight times in three weeks, is better cricket.
There must also be worries that a team like Kenya is in the Super Six because of their political situation. It seems grossly unfair that New Zealand and South Africa might not be there because of that.
I also have concerns at the number of day-night games in the cup. The concept is fundamentally flawed.
You are virtually asking teams to play in two completely different conditions. There is a huge element of luck. All you need to do is win the toss, bat first and win.
The team batting second have not only to battle with having to bat at night but with the problems of the heavy dew. It is almost impossible to win in those conditions.
Of the Durban fiasco at the nightclub, I feel New Zealand Cricket's public relations must be out of this world to allow players to get away with murder. I could not see the All Blacks or the Warriors handling such a situation in this manner.
I had 10 years of atrocious public relations. I can't understand why this latest incident was handled as it was. Maybe because this team are winning. New Zealand loves winners. It seems if you are winning you can do what you like.
Much now hinges on what happens in both our game against Canada and the game between South Africa and Sri Lanka. Hopefully, run-rate will not come into it.
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