Bengaluru, Sept. 30 -- SMH Kirmani has not minced words in holding India accountable for what he sees as a moral slide in modern cricket, accusing the team of letting politics seep into a sport that once stood for gentlemanship and fair play.
"The Indian team, and by extension cricket globally, is under siege," Kirmani said. "Rude gestures, arrogance, and lack of respect have replaced the simple, noble etiquette of the field. This is not just about the Asia Cup, which India won, it is part of a wider, alarming trend. I receive messages from the USA, UK, UAE, asking: 'What has happened to the Indian team? Why is there so much politics on the field?' It shames me to hear such words from friends abroad."Kirmani made it clear that politics has...