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India vs Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Saeed Anwar's Chennai epic to MS Dhoni's Vizag blitz, most memorable knocks between traditional rivals
Yash J •40 years of 50-over cricket between the neighbours have brought with them numerous epics and an endless highlights reel. As India and Pakistan brace for their ICC World Cup 2019 bout in Manchester, it’s an apt time to dive into the unforgettable acts this clash has seen over the years.
India vs Pakistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Imran Khan to Sachin Tendulkar, top cricketers who have impressed in marquee clash
Yash J •India hold an unbeaten streak against their arch-rivals at the World Cup — six to nothing heading into Sunday’s tussle — but when one looks across the board in the format, it is Pakistan who have dominated larger stretches of this rivalry. Here are the top 10 cricketers who have impressed in the marquee India-Pakistan ODI clashes over the years.
'I can remember every wicket' – Anil Kumble reminisces historic 'All-Ten' against Pakistan, 20 years on
Firstcricket Staff •It is 20 years to the day India's leading wicket-taker, Anil Kumble etched his name in cricketing folklore by becoming only the second man after England's Jim Laker to claim all ten wickets in a Test innings.
New Zealand vs England: Ross Taylor's innings a reiteration that 180-189 have been some of the best ODI knocks ever
Prasenjit Dey •What made Ross Taylor's innings against England far more special was the fact that he became the first-ever No 4 batsman to register a score of 180-plus while chasing in ODIs.
Relive Anil Kumble's 'jumbo' performance of a 'perfect ten' against Pakistan – 19 years on
Firstcricket Staff •Nineteen years since momentous day in Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, where Anil Kumble completed a 'perfect 10' is still etched in the memory of many Indian cricket lovers.
Sharjeel Khan banned for spot-fixing: Pakistan cricket's reputation recovery suffers major setback
Saj Sadiq •Sharjeel’s reputation at the top of the batting order was starting to build-up nicely as he continued improving in 2016 through the Asia Cup and then further demonstrated his hitting power in the World Twenty20
Younis Khan's entry into 10,000-run club puts him on par with cricket's all-time greats
Saj Sadiq •How will the world of cricket remember Younis Khan? A gentleman who just loved to bat and bat and bat. A man for all seasons, all continents and for all opposition.
Pakistan batsman Younis Khan to retire from international cricket after Test series against West Indies
•Long-serving Pakistan batsman and former captain Younis Khan on Saturday announced that he will retire from international cricket after the upcoming three-Test series in the West Indies.
RIP Hanif Mohammad: Pakistan sports fraternity bids goodbye to cricket legend
•Pakistan's top cricketers, sportspersons and high profile personalities attended the funeral of Hanif Mohammad with many lamenting that sporting greats were not given the recognition they deserved during their lifetime.
ICC World T20: Let's hope the India vs Pakistan action on field matches the off-field hype and hyperbole
Anand Datla •The match on Friday shall be a test between the bowling might of Pakistan and the batting depth of India. But this is no battle from the past – expect a toned-down clash between the two teams