As Pakistan lost the high-stakes match versus arch-rival India, the first meeting since armed strife, all hopes were dashed. The Pakistani unit never fully clicked despite brief displays of resistance, and as the chase progressed, the pressure only increased, leaving fans devastated.
Supporters quickly claimed that Pakistan’s much-discussed “intent” was unbalanced. Unleashing aggression without tact is a curse, according to one observer, who also noted that this strategy only results in chaos and self-destruction.