Team India's early exit may have disrupted plans of organisers but finalists Pakistan & Lanka have lit up the tournament with their passionate brand of cricket
DUBAI: Every time the fixtures for the Asia Cup in the UAE are drawn, the tournament becomes all about making up for the lack of India-Pakistan bilateral cricket. And one can't be faulted for believing that the scheduling gives precedence to India's convenience. The other teams hustle between Dubai and Sharjah. They get less breathing space going into a final. India is the marquee team, always. The market forces, broadcasters and caretakers of the game bank on India's presence right through the tournament.
