The India vs Pakistan hockey encounters over the last decade may not have produced the same flair and intensity on the pitch, but it remains one of the most sellable face-offs in the sport. While hockey has reached a nadir in Pakistan, India have made giant strides in the last five years, highlighted by the…
India and Pakistan have a storied traditional rivalry when it comes to hockey, right from the post-division days when the teams from the two countries contested three Olympic finals and one World Cup final. Another leaf will be added to the history pages of this rivalry when the two teams meet in their last league…
Unbeaten India eye continued success against arch-rival Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) on Saturday, with both the teams having already secured a spot in the semifinals. India lead the points table with four wins in as many games, followed by Pakistan, who have won two matches and drawn two.India, starting as favorites, havw…
NEW DELHI: Irfan Pathan‘s hat-trick in the first over of the third Test against Pakistan in 2006 is a moment that remains etched in the annals of Indian cricket history. The match, held at Karachi’s National Stadium, witnessed Pathan pulling off a feat that no one other player than him had ever accomplished – a…
The tales of camaraderie between Indian and Pakistani sports persons off the field are heartwarming, despite the ongoing political tensions between the two countries. These stories transcend boundaries and showcase the deep bonds formed through the love for the sport.One such story involves Waseem Ahmed, the former Pakistani captain, and Baljeet Singh Saini, India’s former…
Sachin Tendulkar has often termed his knock against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup match at Centurion as one of the best of his career considering the enormity of the occasion and the opposition.A bowling line-up comprising Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar can run through any opposition, and that’s what Akhtar targeted —…
NEW DELHI: India’s batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of the most celebrated cricketers of the modern era. Known for their match-winning performances and ability to change the course of a game, both have a massive fan-following worldwide, including in Pakistan despite not playing even a single international match in the country.Pakistan…
NEW DELHI: While the prospect of an India vs Pakistan World Test Championship (WTC) final remains theoretically possible, recent results have made it a near-impossible scenario. Pakistan’s historic defeat to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi has further diminished their already slim chances of reaching the WTC final. With India among the favorites to make it to the…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan keeper Mohammad Rizwan‘s is famously known for his relentless appealing from behind the stumps during matches which on occasions, turns out to be quite irritating for umpires, oppositions and even fans.India umpire Anil Chaudhary, who has officiated in over 50 international matches across formats, on Saturday opened up on Rizwan’s tendency to…
NEW DELHI: Joginder Sharma recently reunited with the legendary former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, sharing a nostalgic moment that rekindled memories of one of the most iconic moments in Indian cricket history. Joginder, often remembered as an unsung hero of India’s 2007 T20 World Cup triumph, posted a heartfelt photo with Dhoni on his…
