In every gully cricket match, there’s that one player — big attitude, louder opinions, questionable skills. This time, that metaphor lands squarely in geopolitics. Pakistan initially signalled a boycott of its match against India in Colombo, citing solidarity with Bangladesh. But global tournaments are not neighbourhood games. Sponsors, broadcasting rights, tournament regulations and diplomatic costs quickly entered the picture. What followed was a swift U-turn. Palki Sharma brings you Joke of the Day.