India vs Pakistan: You probably do not need to be residing under a rock to understand India’s passion for cricket, particularly when the country is competing against Pakistan.
Despite the fact that the archrivals now only meet in ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup, their rivalry in cricket remains one of the most intense. When India and Pakistan engage in high-octane confrontations, emotions frequently run high; the world has witnessed some brutal struggles in the past. These are three of them.
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Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi
Gautam Gambhir is notorious for returning the favour to the opposing team on the field, and Shahid Afridi witnessed Gauti’s wrath firsthand. In 2007, the former Pakistan captain exchanged a few words with Gambhir during a One-Day International match; Gambhir subsequently collided with Afridi during an impassioned exchange; the players and umpires then separated the two.
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Gautam Gambhir vs Kamran Akmal
Gambhir is also featured in the second bout, as the southpaw fought Kamran Akmal in a sloppy 2010 Asia Cup contest. Akmal was called into question by Gambhir for submitting a bogus appeal against him, sparking an eternal dispute between the two cricketers. MS Dhoni, the captain, intervened this time and advised Gambhir to maintain his composure.
Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar
While Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh may be close pals off the field, the two bowlers experienced intense emotions during play. In the 2010 Asia Cup game in which Akhtar attempted to insult Bhajji, the match was nearing its conclusion. At the death, the Pakistani pacer delivered Harbhajan a bouncer that served as a mouthful as well. However, Harbhajan had the final chuckle as his six sealed an emphatic victory. The celebration that ensued is still regarded as one of the finest in Indian cricket.
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