Pakistan’s Asia Cup campaign has turned into a circus of excuses, U-turns, and embarrassment. After threatening to boycott their clash against the UAE, the PCB eventually caved in — but only after delaying the game and creating chaos for organisers and fans. What followed was a narrow escape against the UAE, a team India crushed inside five overs. Instead of showing humility, Pakistan’s media, board, and former players have spun conspiracy theories — from false referee “apologies” to wild accusations of bias against Andy Pycroft. Gursshheen Gahllen breaks down Pakistan’s empty boycott drama, their desperate narratives, and the growing gap between India’s dominance and Pakistan’s decline.
