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India-Pakistan Cricket Rivalry: A War Without Shooting

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India-Pakistan Cricket Rivalry: A War Without Shooting

In the times of social media and TV channels, which whip up emotions that are more often than not toxic and come camouflaged as nationalism, a big game between India and Pakistan relationship always brings an edge and pressure, says Anand Vasu

Face to Face: Fans arrive at the Melbourne ground to watch India and Pakistan clash in a T20 World Cup ‘22 match on Oct. 23
Face to Face: Fans arrive at the Melbourne ground to watch India and Pakistan clash in a T20 World Cup ‘22 match on Oct. 23 Photo: Getty Images

On the eve of India’s opening match of the T20 World Cup in Australia against Pakistan Virat Kohli was in the nets just outside the cavernous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG or simply ‘The G’). He had taken a few throw-downs from the support staff and was about to face the bowlers for a proper hit.

“Pakistan Zindabad,” yelled a group of 25 or so fans in green shirts. “Bharat Mata ki Jai,” came the response, the sound of which drowned out any Pakistani support.

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