Sport v politics: The dangerous standoff not only threatening T20 World Cup but cricket itself

COMMENT In a utopia, sport and politics would not mix. For sport is, in its purest form, is an escape from the realities of the every day; an opportunity to passionately immerse yourself into a universe far removed from a hum-drum existence. The reality, however, is that sport is political. It’s in fact, modern-day diplomacy, with tribal support groups formed to cheer on teams in dedicated, modern-day colosseums. Add the business element — a multi-billion-dollar endeavour — and it becomes even more politically intertwined. History has shown us the impact sport has had on the political landscape in our very own country. The South African Council of Sport's Anti-Apartheid slogan, "No normal...