players can always pull out at the last minute due to injury or team selection, which BWF has no control over.
If for an open tournament, the draw can be modified after players withdraw, why they cannot modify the ranking for the team events in case of roster change?
If this is a team event, your ranking should be reflecting the overall strength of your team, not just a few individuals. Just like say, if you stuck LB James or Kobe in an elementry school roster, do you still call that team #1 rank in NBA league, even though they have the best individual player?![]()
This comparasion is flawed. Basket ball needs 5 players to play together. One LBJ can not win game. Badminton team game only needs one (pair) player(s) from each events. So team deapth will be helpful, but not crucial.
No, the depth definitely counts. Different style of playing can be a crucial factor depend on your opponent. Also, previous W-L record can be a mental factor as well. Never to mention the possible sickness and injury.
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I said depth will help, but not crucial factor. For example, if team A has all #1 ranking players from 5 event and team B has all #2 - #10 ranking players from 5 event. Which team is possible to win?
Here we have to assume #1 player is actually better than #2 - #10 players (has higher winning percentage). Also we consider the normal injury possibilities. I think team A has bigger winning chance.