CAN CRICKET ESCAPE POLITICS?
When India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha step out for toss in a Super Four fixture of the Asia Cup on September 21, eyes will be on their hands as much as on the coin.
Last Sunday, India's refusal to shake hands post-match after convincingly beating Pakistan sparked a storm that still rumbles louder than the cricket itself.
Since then, Pakistan nearly boycotted the tournament, boardrooms traded barbs, and a match referee's "miscommunication" became front-page news.
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As the rivalry returns to Dubai, fans wonder who will triumph, and whether cricket can truly step out of the shadow of politics.
In the Asia Cup so far, the headlines have been written off the field. The rematch between India and Pakistan promises to be no different.
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