It ended with a stump cartwheeling in the Sri Lankan humidity, but the real story started long before the first ball was bowled. From the dust bowls of Multan to the thriller in Kandy, here is why this rivalry remains cricket's most addictive chaotic mess.
While the world argues over cover drives and strike rates, the real reason behind Babar's sudden search engine explosion is a shadow war between a fading icon and a board desperate to turn the page.
