Desert

Cricket’s ultimate grudge match in the desert

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Gautam Bhattacharyya Cricket writer, Dubai AFP A billboard in Lahore features India and Pakistan’s captains ahead of the Champions Trophy The last time India and Pakistan clashed in a major ICC 50-over contest was in 2023, at the highly anticipated World Cup league match in Ahmedabad. As a contest, it turned out to be a … Read more

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

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

India cricketers celebrate victory against Pakistan in the DLF Cup in Abu Dhabi, 19 April 2006. (Photo by Haider Shah/AFP via Getty Images) 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 … Read more