i cannot understand what's the big deal in what icc has done! it doesn't alter the fact that all teams that make it to the super 8s will have to play each other (with the exception of any ties taken place at the group stage), and therefore the level of competition is the same. and it's not as complex as its being made out to be, it's not rocket science!
all the ICC's raking rule does is to bring predictability to the schedule, which apart from giving higher revenues (to all who'll make revenues), also makes it easier on people wanting to watch matches at the venue or on telly.
going back to the money issue, why should sponsors and television channels not make good money? after all they have caughed up enough and more to get the rights to the event. and its this money that ensures that the sport is played as best as it can (facilities for players and for spectators at the venues, etc.), and part of it funds developing the sport in different parts of the world, tournaments including the world cup at the junior level etc. and for this they should get something in return! they don't run charities after all.
and it's bizarre on our part to complain. but for these people "who are making money", we would not get to see matches from this upcoming tournament (and that would be a pity, as it seems like the most balanced world cup ever with atleast 6 top teams in with a real chance to win it).
this seems more like a case of wanting to make news out of nothing, if not that of sour grapes. imagine that india's matches for the super 8s were scheduled on weekdays. then the same people who are pointing fingers at the ICC and the telly channels, would crib about people not being able to watch matches, and it being bad for cricket. also we, the cricket crazy publc, most likely take leave/skip office or maybe watch match sitting at the office conference room. and then there would be the moral brigade mourning the numerous number of man hours wasted watching cricket!
