India and Pakistan will face off in Dubai after drawing the same group for this year’s Asia Cup, the International Cricket Council announced.
India suspended bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai attacks but the two teams continue to play each other in international tournaments, including the Champions Trophy final in England last year.
This year’s Asia Cup was originally set to be held in India but was shifted to the United Arab Emirates because of strained relations between New Delhi and Islamabad.
Defending champions India will face rivals Pakistan on 19 September the day after their opening game against the as-yet unconfirmed qualifiers.
