If history had a rerun button, it would probably look a lot like this. India vs Pakistan. A cricket match, with the backdrop of military tension, political chest-thumping, and the eternal question, should we even be playing?

The Asia Cup is already here, and the blockbuster that everyone's pretending not to care about is set for September 14 in Dubai. India and Pakistan will face off for the first time since their most recent round of missile diplomacy back in May.