When a sports governing body is likened to one of the world’s most infamous nuclear disasters, you know that things have become messy.
In the aftermath of some half-baked ‘internal investigation’ into the selection fiasco that rocked the Proteas World Cup semi-final, some big names are venting their frustrations.
The wounds are still raw following the Proteas semi-final defeat in the World Cup last month. Now we have proof that the team which took the field came about from political meddling.
So a few weeks ago, newly appointed Cricket South Africa CEO Haroon Lorgat released the 2014 match itinerary for the Proteas – which miffed the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The BCCI has always had an edgy relationship with Lorgat, especially during his stint as the ICC CEO due to their differences over a number of issues. Zapiro, in typical fashion, took to his drawing board and produced something that Hindus aren’t particularly happy with.