Dubai, Sept. 13 -- There is something special about an India-Pakistan match. The anticipation builds slowly through the day, and by the time the players take the field, the air is thick with expectation.
Tomorrow evening, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, fans will see yet another chapter of this enduring rivalry, and it promises to be a contest shaped as much by craft as by courage.
For India, the focus will rightly be on their bowling. Kuldeep Yadav has matured into a bowler of rare control and variety. His spell against the UAE was a reminder of how effective wrist spin can be when allied with patience. Varun Chakaravarthy brings a different set of puzzles for the batsmen, and Axar Patel's steady accuracy complements their gu...