Should Zimbabwe be banned from the world of cricket?

With the situation in Zimbabwe worsening every day, the game of cricket has a decision to make regarding Zimbabwe. The line so far that has been adpoted by some of the countries on the ICC has been one of sports and poliics should not mix. Well is the situation in Zimbabwe really about politics anymore? Surely we are in the territory of a humanitarian catostrophe, all brought about by the man who is also patron of the Zimbabwaen Cricket Council. When we look at the overall situation surely there is little choice but to ban or suspend Zimbabwe from the ICC until they get their country in order.

Of course in order for this to happen it will need the support of countries like South Africa and India, which have traditionally backed the ZCC and by doing so been de facto condoning the instransingient Mugabe. South Africa have made noises that they will not be backing the ZCC, so it comes down to what India will do. For once I hope that the BCCI behaves with a sense of morality and does the right thing, which is so blindingly obvious that even a 3 year old would be able to come to grips with the right decision. However lets be honest - the BCCI is such a morally bankrupt and corrupt body that they will do only that which puts more money in their coffers. What can we expect from a body that probably does not even take any joy from following the game anymore but their only purpose seems to be the pursuit of the almighty dollar. Still I hope they prove me wrong and have the courage to take the right stance.