Cricket is a sport that has been a part of our culture for centuries, and over the years, we have witnessed numerous tournaments and series that have captivated the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
However, not all of these tournaments and series have stood the test of time, and some have unfortunately ceased to exist. We will take a journey down memory lane and explore five cricket tournaments/series that no longer exist
1. 7-Match ODI Series: India vs Australia (2013-14)
The 7-match ODI series between India and Australia in 2013-14 was a thrilling encounter that showcased the best of cricket. The series started with Australia winning the first match by 72 runs in Pune, but India made a stunning comeback in the next game, winning by 9 wickets in Jaipur.
The momentum continued as India won the third match in Mohali, but the fourth match in Cuttack ended in a no-result due to rain. The fifth match in Cuttack was also abandoned due to weather conditions, but India won the sixth match in Nagpur by 6 wickets. The final game in Bengaluru saw India emerging victorious again, winning by 57 runs and taking the series 3-2.
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2. Tri-Nation ODI Series (2009)
The tri-nation ODI series in Sri Lanka in 2009 was a memorable event that brought together three of the best teams in the world – India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. The series started with Sri Lanka defeating New Zealand by 97 runs in the first match, followed by India’s six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second match.
Sri Lanka then defeated India by 139 runs in the third match, but India made a comeback, winning the final match by 46 runs and taking home the trophy.
3. Inter-Continent Series (2007)
The Inter-Continent Series, held in 2007, was a unique event that pitted two teams – Asia XI and Africa XI – against each other. The series consisted of three matches, with Asia XI emerging victorious in all three encounters.
The team featured some of the best players from Asia, including Jayasuriya, Sehwag, Ganguly, Jayawardene, Dhoni, Yuvraj, Harbhajan, and Zaheer. The African team had some notable players like AB De Villiers, Bosman, Steve Tikolo, Mark Boucher, Morkel, Pollock, and Odoyo.
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4. Indian Cricket League (ICL) (2007-09)
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) was a short-lived cricket league that ran from 2007 to 2009. The league was sponsored by Zee Entertainment Enterprises and featured four international teams and nine domestic teams from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The matches were played in the Twenty20 format, and a 50-over tournament was also held in early 2008.
5. Asian Test Championship (1998-2002)
The Asian Test Championship was a Test cricket tournament contested by the Test-playing nations of Asia – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The tournament was held twice, in 1998-99 and in 2001-02. The third edition was delayed due to conflicting tours of the participating members.
Unfortunately, the Asian Cricket Council cancelled the tournament along with the Asian and African Cup due to a tightly packed international cricket tour schedule.
These five tournaments/series may no longer exist, but they have left behind memories of exciting cricket matches and thrilling competitions.