A sense of self-belief

Pakistan are resigned to the fact that they will either have to play their ‘home series’ at offshore venues or not play at all. But things are a little different now that they are World Twenty20 champions, according to the editorial in the Dawn. Pakistan’s victory tells the world that they can win wherever they might have to play.

Even in India, which with its deep pockets now virtually controls the ICC. It will take some doing to crush Pakistan’s spirit. We will not simply go away and sulk. We can triumph in the face of adversity. Besides the cup, the best thing this slam-bang version of cricket delivered was a sense of self-belief. Also, this Pakistan side seems to enjoy itself on the field.