Insights

This has been so far a low-key year for Pakistan cricket in terms of the amount of competitive cricket played and due to a dearth of international fixtures against top teams. However, the crescendo has been building up for the much-anticipated Asia Cup which is up and running! The notable feature of this year's Asia cup is its venue (UAE) which is set to host this historic tournament for the third time after it got the opportunity way back in 1995. The venue deprives any massive home advantage to the strong contenders, but Pakistan does have a slight edge in this regard as they would be playing in their makeshift home venue which will surely bolster team's confidence especially in the all-important contest against India, the first one to be played tomorrow at the Dubai Cricket Stadium whose tickets have already been sold out! It's been a year since that mouth-watering contest between the two Asian giants in Champions Trophy and it remains to be seen how both t...