Get real, World Cup is a flop without India

Asked about the ticketing mess, Haroon Lorgat dutifully recited the politically correct spiel about fans, but then could not resist the temptation of patting himself. Commenting on the health of world cricket, the ICC chief announced that the 50-over game is far from dead --- suggesting that the fr enzy for tickets is evidence that the World Cup, and cricket, remain popular.

A sober assessment