As India clinched their record ninth Asia Cup title with a tense five-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai, the mood across the border was one of anger, despair and memes. Pakistani fans flooded YouTube, X and media channels with scathing criticism of their team’s performance, with many branding it an “embarrassment” and even claiming that amateurs could have done better.

“India was our father, will remain our father”

One furious fan, speaking to a YouTuber, summed up the frustration bluntly: “Even if the whole of Pakistan wants to win against India, we can’t. India was our father and will remain our father.” He added, “Our generation cannot defeat them. We are not even equal to their shoes. They did the right thing by not shaking hands with us.”

Another disappointed supporter lamented

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