Without adequate preparation, says Abdel-Mohsin al-Akkas, a member of the majlis al-shura, the country's embryonic parliament, elections would be a leap in the dark.

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To the extent that some countries hold rapid liberalization or liberalization without adequate preparation responsible for their difficulties, this may result in a slower pace in global liberalization.

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It is clear that a combination of injuries to star players, lack of adequate preparation, absence of a wider pool of Test players and too much cricket thanks to a thoughtlessly crowded cricket calendar rendered India hors de combat.

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