The two cricket giants meet in the Asian Cup on Sunday. If
the gods smile on the TV moguls, this could be the first of three encounters in
the tournament.
The India-Pakistan rivalry in general was more intense in the
hearts and minds of the fans than the players. Battles have been fought on
social media by fanatics who believe that victory on a cricket ground is
conclusive proof that one political system or one religion or one nation is
superior to another.
Over the years, there have been two separate games each time
teams from India and Pakistan have met.
The On the Field is a competition between two talented players
who will do whatever it takes to win, which brings professional pride. Outside
of that, the game is a symbol for something else; War without shots, to use
George Orwell's catchy phrase.
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