Top 5 iconic India vs Pakistan on-field controversies
From Javed Miandad vs Kiran More to Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi: The clashes between these two teams highlight the weight of pride, passion and immense skills.
India and Pakistan both teams carry an old rivalry. There have been several iconic moments and on-field controversies; every Ind-Pak clash carries an emotion, passion and intensity, which goes beyond the borders. (Image- ICC)
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India vs Pakistan clashes have always been regarded as big games and big opportunities. From Javed Miandad vs Kiran More in the 1992 World Cup to Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi in the 2007 heated moments, the clashes between these two teams highlight the weight of pride, passion and immense skills. (AP Photo)
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Javed Miandad vs Kiran More: During the 1992 World Cup, Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad mimicked former Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More’s appeal by jumping like a kangaroo after completing a run, annoyed by More’s appeal. It became one of the most memorable yet heated moments in cricket history. (Photo- X)
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Aamer Sohail vs Venkatesh Prasad: During the 1996 World Cup quarter-final, Pakistan opener Aamer Sohail smashed a boundary against Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad and provoked him by pointing his bat towards the boundary. But Prasad bowled him out on the next ball and gave him a send-off. India won the match by 39 runs and reached the semis. (Photo- ICC)
Inzamam-ul-Haq: In 1997, during a match in Toronto, Pakistani cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq lost his cool after an Indian fan repeatedly called him “Aloo,” referring to his bulky physique. He grabbed a bat and charged towards that fan before security stopped him. He was later scolded for this. (AFP Image)
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Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi: In 2007, a heated exchange between Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi took place when Gambhir smashed a boundary against Afridi, the two exchanged some words, and came very close. The umpires had to interfere to calm things down. (Reuters)
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Harbhajan Singh Vs Shoaib Akhtar: In the 2010 Asia Cup, another heated Ind-Pak moment happened when some fiery words were exchanged between Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh. In reply, Harbhajan smashed a match-winning six against Mohammad Amir. Harbhajan celebrated wildly in front of Akhtar. Recently, both players recreated this moment on TV as a part of a promotional video for the Champions Trophy. (Image- X)
