India, Sept. 10 -- The result was never in doubt. The way India notched it though caught everyone by surprise. Finding a place for Sanju Samson was understood to be tough but not for Gautam Gambhir. Kuldeep Yadav was finally accommodated, as was Shivam Dube, meaning even though Arshdeep Singh missed out, Hardik Pandya-sporting a bold bleached hairdo-doubled up as new-ball bowler along with Jasprit Bumrah. Axar Patel was picked as well, lending India batting depth till No 8 while not compromising on bowling edge.

They anyway didn't need to bat long. UAE, making their first Asia Cup appearance in 10 years, were rolled over for just 57 in 13.1 overs, leaving Kuldeep on a hat-trick till whenever he plays again.

It was that sort of a compreh...