Dubai, Sept. 16 -- Cricket is often at its most fascinating when one team is looking to rediscover its touch, and the other is intent on proving it belongs on the same stage.
That is the setting as Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, prepare to take on the United Arab Emirates in the 10th match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium tomorrow.
Pakistan arrive here with a few bruises. Their bowlers have been disciplined and inventive, but the batting collapse against India - 127 for nine after a promising start - has left questions to answer. This contest gives their batsmen a chance to show that one poor outing does not define a tournament.
Saim Ayub has looked organised at the top of the order, and Sahibzada Farhan has...