Asia Cup 2016 Live: Pakistan take on UAE
Asia Cup Live: Pakistan will look to bounce back after defeat against India. (Source: AP)
Pakistan, after suffering an embarrassing loss to India in their Asia Cup opener, will look to bounce back against UAE, a team which has given a few scares in the tournament. Against Sri Lanka, UAE almost pulled off the game and displayed a strong character against Bangladesh, but lost both games.
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At Eden Park in Auckland last month, Mohammad Amir was booed as he returned to international cricket after five years. On Saturday, at Sher-e-Bangla stadium here, the Pakistan fast bowler was serenaded with ‘Amir-Amir’ chants. It was not quite the redemption after the spot-fixing punishment. But the 23-year-old deserved the accolades.