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India vs Pakistan: A tale of two full tosses

April 18, 1986, Sharjah: It's the AustralAsia Cup final and India pacer Chetan Sharma is asked to defend 10 off the last over against Javed Miandad. With four to get off the last ball, Sharma tries to bowl a yorker, but it ends up being a full toss which Miandad,…

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Desert Duels: The five best India-Pakistan ODIs in the UAE

For decades, the UAE has been the battleground of some of the most unforgettable India-Pakistan One-Day International clashes. From the legendary Sharjah thrillers of the 1980s and 1990s to modern-day encounters in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this neutral turf has witnessed heartbreaks, last-ball finishes and heroic performances. Here are five…

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Team without borders: The all-time India-Pakistan ODI dream XI

Once upon a time, cobbling up your own combined India-Pakistan XIs over long afternoons used to be standard practice for cricket fans. That was the era of fierce cross-border rivalries, when the two teams regularly played each other in bilateral contests in addition to the desert derbies in Sharjah.

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When a Pakistani cricketer called Indian players 'kafirs'!

Test stalwart Mohinder Amarnath recalls the 1978 tour in new memoir

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Former Pakistan cricketers glad as Champions Trophy deadlock ends

NEW DELHI: The ICC's breakthrough in the Champions Trophy impasse, which will see India play all of its matches at a neutral location rather than the host nation under a reciprocal deal, has relieved Pakistan's former stars.

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'If we don't play India at all...': Former Pakistan captains dismayed at India's Champions Trophy decision

NEW DELHI: As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initiated talks with senior government officials to discuss future course of action after ICC conveyed to PCB about India's unwillingness to tour the country for next year's Champions Trophy, Pakistan's cricket community reacted with anger on India's decision.

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Joe Root's double ton against Pakistan puts him alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Javed Miandad and Virender Sehwag in elite club

NEW DELHI: Joe Root was at his majestic best on a sunny Thursday morning at the packed Multan Cricket Stadium. Root hammered a brilliant double century against Pakistan on the fourth day of the opening Test.

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'Rishabh Pant will be an all-time great in Tests but...': Sourav Ganguly highlights area of improvement

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is headed for greatness in Test cricket, according to former captain of India Sourav Ganguly, but the southpaw needs to improve in the shorter forms as well.

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'Original batting don...': Pakistan greats wish Sunil Gavaskar on birthday

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar turned 75 on Wednesday, and tributes from across the border flooded in, with Pakistani greats referring to him as the "original batting don" of Indian cricket.

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'This is how you retire in glory': Pakistan greats hail Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Numerous Pakistani cricketing legends, including Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad, commended the Indian duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their impeccable timing in announcing their retirement following the Indian team's victorious campaign at the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

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Finger spinners can still play a major role in white-ball cricket: Roger Harper

Roger Harper, former WI off-spinner, tells TOI why it is important for offies to adapt to different situations

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'Dad told me I play like him': Sarfaraz Khan's batting resemblance to this Pakistan great

NEW DELHI: Amid debut murmurs in the second Test against England, Sarfaraz Khan on Thursday said his biggest strength is that doesn't get satisfied easily and likes putting in hard yards while training and during matches.

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After Test call-up, Sarfaraz Khan hopes to join league of legends Richards, Kohli, Miandad

NEW DELHI: While Sarfaraz Khan's impressive run tally in the domestic circuit may have been the key that opened the doors of Indian cricket for him, his thirst for learning remains unquenchable.

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State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Javed Miandad

Javed Miandad criticizes frequent appointments and changes in Pakistan cricket, leading to a lack of confidence among players.

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'Really sad': Javed Miandad expresses concerns over cricket governance in Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Former batsman Javed Miandad has voiced his concerns about the state of cricket governance in Pakistan, criticizing frequent changes and appointments in the national team.

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From power cuts to PM tweet: Beyond clickbait, Dawood debacle underlines media’s poor Pak understanding

It wasn’t the first time that rumours of Dawood Ibrahim’s death set sections of the Indian media abuzz. And it was so bad that even OpIndia did a fact-check.

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World Cup: The perfect 10 iconic India vs Pakistan ODIs

A 7-0 scoreline in World Cups might suggest India have overwhelmingly dominated Pakistan in One-Day cricket. But this lop-sided head-to-head is misleading. There was a period when an India win against Pakistan was a once-in-a-blue-moon affair.

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ODI World Cup: India's seven-star record against Pakistan

BENGALURU: The cricketing relation between India and Pakistan is, perhaps, the most bizarre in the long history of the sport.

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World Cup | Can India extend its lead to 8-0 against Pakistan?

India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is full of emotion, history, and moments. India's 7-0 edge in World Cup matches has been shaped by Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Javed Miandad, Venkatesh Prasad, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Ajay Jadeja, Aamir Sohail, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma,…

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World Cup, India vs Pakistan: India favourites against Pakistan amidst rain threat

NEW DELHI: India are vast favorites against Pakistan in the World Cup match on Saturday in Ahmedabad thanks to Rohit Sharma's composure, Virat Kohli's ferocity, and Jasprit Bumrah's cerebral talent. The contest has a captivating socio-political setting, and the ramifications go beyond the 22-yard line.

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Asia Cup India vs Pakistan: India need to restrain in-form Pakistan captain Babar Azam

The fear factor around the Pakistan team that a generation grew up watching revolved around their incredible bowling attack. Still, each world-beating Pakistan unit invariably had a couple of terrific batters - be it Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saeed Anwar, Mohammed Yousuf or Younis Khan.

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Top-5: Players with the longest career in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Several cricket legends have etched their names in history with their remarkably long careers in one-day internationals (ODIs). Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian maestro, enjoyed a really long tenure from 1989 to 2012, setting a benchmark followed by other stalwarts. These players' enduring careers not only showcased their skill…

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ICC ODI World Cup | Miandad doesn’t want Pakistan to tour India, says India should come first

Batting great Javed Miandad said Pakistan should not travel to the neighbouring country for matches, including this year’s ICC ODI World Cup, until the BCCI agrees to send its team to his nation first.

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Javed Miandad doesn't want Pakistan to tour India for World Cup 2023, says India should come first

NEW DELHI: Pakistan batting great Javed Miandad expressed strong criticism towards India, suggesting that Pakistan should refrain from visiting India for matches, including the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, unless the BCCI agrees to send its team to Pakistan first.

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'Forget Security': Javed Miandad makes insensitive remarks on India's refusal to tour Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain and batting legend Javed Miandad made insensitive remarks on the issue of India's refusal to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup tournament citing security reasons.

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