It was easy for the Indian Government to go Pakistan bashing when the Lankans came under fire, literally, while touring that country. What about a similar risk posed to cricketers in India?

No such concerns here. All those who come to play here will be safe. If they are allowed to come. With all the security riders being imposed upon the tournament, the BCCI had no choice but to get the South African High Commissions busy with the task of issuing visas for players from all over the world.

Does this amount to the UPA Government, led by Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi, admitting to its failure to guarantee safety for ordinary citizens? Elections or no elections, you don’t mess with cricket in India. It’s bigger than Bollywood also. Voters may or may not be fans of the IPL, but they sure may not want any yellow livered politicians determining the future of the game. It could well swing some crucial in the forthcoming general elections in India.