The last act in the just concluded Asia Cup cricket is still to be carried out! That may appear a strange and surprising statement but that sadly is a reflection of the kind of farcical end-script witnessed by all at the Dubai International stadium and the many on television. India had finished off on a victorious note beating Pakistan in a nail-biting finish to win the Cup for the ninth time. But, when it came to handing over the trophy the Indians did not want to receive it from the ACC chief Mr Mohsin Naqvi, who also happens to be the Interior Minister of Pakistan and the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board. After a long wait, Mr.

Naqvi ensured that the trophy was taken away from the stadium and perhaps to the ACC headquarters in Dubai itself. Now, when India will receive it or what further drama there will be, only time will tell. But cricket has been hit for a six, so to speak, and it’s all politics now!

None would have expected a game of cricket to end up on this note. A gentleman's game it was said has been reduced to settling scores that had nothing to do with the prowess in the sport. An India-Pakistan encounter particularly in cricket is always a much sought after engagement as far as fans are concerned and if we may........

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