The India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry, once the heartbeat of world cricket, is now under fire. Former England captain Michael Atherton has sparked a massive debate, calling for the end of these politically charged fixtures, saying they’ve become “a proxy for propaganda.” With fans showing fatigue, stadiums going half-empty, and Pakistan struggling to match India’s dominance, is it time for ICC and ACC to stop forcing the rivalry? Rupha Ramai breaks down the numbers, history, and global examples from the Cold War to modern sports diplomacy to ask: has the rivalry lost its meaning, and should cricket finally move on?
