India forced what?

Per this article, India forced Asia split on 2011 World Cup.

So I read it. And re-read it. And read it a third time.

And nowhere does it substantiate this claim - that "India had manipulated the situation to its advantage in order to squeeze Pakistan out of the tournament." ( as it is the wording is objectionable, never mind the claim).

"This was a time when India should have come forward, shown leadership and said 'It's all four of us as hosts, or none of us.' If India did not play along, does that tantamount to "manipulating the situation to its advantage" or is it "forcing Asia split on 2011 World Cup" ?

Or has Cricinfo taken the onus of repeatedly insulting its readers intelligence?