India Flex Their Icc Muscle Again As Proteas Travel Back To Pakistan

India s refusal to play cricket in Pakistan has once again, this time in the Champions Trophy , demonstrated just how much sway they have in the International Cricket Council ICC.

Though Indias refusal to play in Pakistan is nothing new, due to safety concerns over its players and staff, it speaks to the double standards at play in world cricket.

The Proteas qualified for the semi-finals on Saturday, even before their match against England was over as their net run-rate guaranteed their progression.

As Australia and South Africa both qualified for the semis from Group B, both sides flew from Pakistan to Dubai. They would then have to wait and see who finished top of Group A, with India taking on New Zealand on Sunday.

India thumped New Zealand by 44 runs in Dubai, which meant they finished top of their group.