Amidst boycott calls surrounding the India-Pakistan match in the UAE, the Asia Cup's history reveals India's significant role. While being the most successful team, India boycotted the 1986 edition in Sri Lanka due to civil unrest. This absence paved the way for Bangladesh's debut. India returned in 1988, reclaiming the title, highlighting how political factors have shaped the tournament's trajectory.
Amidst boycott calls surrounding the India-Pakistan match in the UAE, the Asia Cup's history reveals India's significant role. While being the most successful team, India boycotted the 1986 edition in Sri Lanka due to civil unrest. This absence paved the way for Bangladesh's debut. India returned in 1988, reclaiming the title, highlighting how political factors have shaped the tournament's trajectory.
Amidst boycott calls surrounding the India-Pakistan match in the UAE, the Asia Cup's history reveals India's significant role. While being the most successful team, India boycotted the 1986 edition in Sri Lanka due to civil unrest. This absence paved the way for Bangladesh's debut. India returned in 1988, reclaiming the title, highlighting how political factors have shaped the tournament's trajectory. 
