Pakistan’s latest meltdown against West Indies is another instance of their struggles across formats. The Asia Cup in UAE which could see them clash vs India thrice, provided both qualify for final, was meant to trigger hype and boost the broadcasters’ revenue. However, with Pakistan’s form and record vs India being so poor, one wonders how enthused cricket fans will be about what was a marquee match not too long ago
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