It is extremely sad to see the turmoil in Zimbabwe, or more proximately in Sri Lanka. The situation in Zimbabwe is quite disturbing, with a 'galloping inflation' rate of 1700% and consequent political disorders. It is surprising to see how little is talked about the situation in Zimbabwe, considering it is a show of a failure of 'democratic' setups. Opposition is, according to me, the most important player in a democracy. Without an (active) opposition, democratic government ought to fail, which it has in Zimbabwe.
The situation in Sri Lanka is quite shocking and serious. Demand for separatism is as much a problem in India as well, possibly more widespread, but more dangerous in Sri Lanka because of its smaller size and it being a nation with greater unity and lesser diversity. With a prayer that order is restored in both Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in the nearest possible future.
I can think of one thing in common between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka. Cricket teams from both countries have been minnows for a long time, the former being still considered one, while the latter proved itself by winning the Wills World Cup in the subcontinent in 1996. That World Cup, being a decent one for India, saw the peak of Sachin Tendulkar as also of Anil Kumble in One-Day cricket, who announced his retirement from limited overs cricket yesterday. Talking of World Cups, this world cup will be remembered mostly for wrong reasons, although it is a little too early to draw the highlights from the Cup. Bob Woolmer's death (possibly murder), India and Pakistan's first round exits, small grounds-high scores, bad weather and rain resulting in short games or one-day games becoming two-day ones.
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