India, Feb. 19 -- Pakistan's long string of defeats to India has left a sour taste in the mouths of several former greats from across the border. India's 61-run win on Sunday was their fourth straight victory over Pakistan, dating back to September 2022; in fact, since 2017, Pakistan have beaten India just thrice - the final of the Champions Trophy, the 2021 T20 World Cup and once during the 2022 Asia Cup. Otherwise, it's been one-way traffic, as the rivalry, which once used to be known as the 'Mother of all Battles', has fallen awfully flat.

Pakistan's sharp dip in performance could be attributed to several factors, including the politicisation of the PCB and the treatment of coaches. However, the most detrimental cause, as Mohammad You...