India, S/Africa dispute at heart of Windies tour of India

Tony Cozier

By Tony Cozier

 

THE West Indies’ sudden summons from India for two Tests and three ODIs there, starting in late October, has more to do with one cricketer, as eminent as he is, and the petulance of sensitive officials rather than cricket itself.

Once again, its origins accentuate India’s status as the powerful leaders of the international game.

On the one hand, the series presents the opportunity for Sachin Tendulkar, India’s greatest batsman