The attack on Afghan civilians by the Pakistan army during the border clash, which led to the death of three young cricketers, among many others, has understandably caused outrage in cricket circles around the world. Both the ICC world body and the BCCI have joined the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in condemning the horrific attack. Understandably, the ACB have decided to boycott next month’s tri-nation T20 tournament in Pakistan, which also includes Sri Lanka. In a desperate bid to save face, the Pakistan Cricket Board has invited lowly Zimbabwe to fill the breach left by Afghanistan’s withdrawal.

The two countries have a history of enmity, both politically and on and off the cricket pitch, with the........

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