An event in Dhaka meant to mark 25 years of Bangladesh’s independence may not be something that Pakistan would call a celebration. Yet, it’s funny that Pakistan contributed most to the festivities of the Silver Jubilee Independence Cup. It all seemed that they believed reclamation of territory through cricket was not just a silly dream of Imran Khan. On the 18th of January 1998, our exciting neighbour did everything that a team batting first can do to win a cricket match. But once more, Pakistan lost a war. However, they didn’t go into the bad light, without a fight.