India, July 26 -- The Asia Cup is finally taking shape, and India and Pakistan, the two fierce rivals on the field, are set to be in the same group for the continental tournament, according to a report from Cricbuzz. The tournament, set to run from September 10 to 28 in the UAE, could now witness as many as three India-Pakistan matches: in the group stage, Super Four, and potentially the final, if both teams progress.

The Asia Cup will see eight teams compete in a T20 format, a dress rehearsal of sorts ahead of next year's T20 World Cup. The tournament format ensures at least one India-Pakistan clash in the group stage, keeping up with the format that has stayed ever since the two nations stopped playing each other in bilateral series. ...