India shut out fans

When AB de Villiers said his team was playing for everyone in South Africa, it was hard not to think he meant it, but you could be forgiven for being sceptical if any Indian player said the same thing.

Team India continue to treat their huge army of passionate supporters with contempt.

They again locked out their fans at training on Wednesday, forcing many to peep through a gate on Driver Avenue to get a glimpse of their heroes, in contrast to Cricket Australia, who keep open the gates to the public.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was again a no-show at the match-eve press conference, instead sending Rohit Sharma, who, it must be said, spoke outstandingly.