India's players watch the presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy final after losing to Pakistan by 180 runs at The Oval in London yesterday. Pic/AFP

The real India did not turn up at the Oval for the Champions Trophy final yesterday. In fact, it was sort of a role reversal, with Pakistan playing like India had all through the tournament. The defending champions faltered big time when it mattered the most, while Pakistan, who ironically had started by losing to the Indians, emerged champions.