India, Sept. 18 -- India has started their Asia Cup campaign on a high, steamrolling UAE and Pakistan on their way to confirm a spot in the Super Four stage. The team's dominance reflected supremacy. They look invincible so far. However, a deeper look into the performances of the 'Men in Blue' in the two games might lead one to believe that this could be an illusion that proves fatal in crucial times.

What we have seen so far from India does show their batting depth and bowling versatility. But looking at how the UAE and Pakistan responded to India's questions, a thinking cricket mind might conclude that these performances were against substandard opposition, and they obscure the critical vulnerabilities that stronger and skilled units m...