The lop-sided nature of arguably cricket's fiercest rivalry in recent years notwithstanding, emotions in both countries will run high when bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai on Sunday.

It is the biggest cricketing event on the annual calendar. It is the greatest rivalry in the sport. It is India vs Pakistan at an ICC world event.

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria did not hold back in his criticism of Pakistan batter Babar Azam, accusing him of prioritizing personal milestones over team success

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

The India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry is a high-stakes, emotionally charged contest fueled by political tensions, national pride, and unforgettable moments, making it the sport's greatest rivalry. The India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry is more than just a game;

Will it be a grudge game for Pakistan? India refused to travel across the border as the government didn't give the go-ahead due to security reasons, and the Pakistan Cricket Board eventually had to accept a hybrid model.

India and Pakistan are renewing their epic rivalry on the cricket field in front of an audience of hundreds of millions of people tuning in to catch the two arch rivals go head-to-head in Dubai in Uni

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said that Pakistan is at an advantage during their high-profile ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash against India, saying that they have played a lot of cricket in Dubai and understand the conditions really well.