India, Pakistan and T20 World Cup
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India-Pakistan rivalry has intensified, with India skipping post-match handshakes, sparking debate. The move began in the Asia Cup and was linked to security-related sentiments. Former England players discussed the issue,
India’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final could move from Mumbai to Colombo if Pakistan qualify. Here’s why the venue switch matters.
The neighbors have been in conflict over the disputed border region since their independence and partition in 1947.
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'India used to fear us': Pakistan's Mohammad Amir, Basit Ali blast Shadab Khan for digs at seniors
Mohammad Amir said Pakistan no longer commands the fear it did in the 1990s, especially against India. Shahid Afridi called for dropping senior players, which angered Shadab Khan, who reminded critics they also never beat India in World Cups.
The cricket-mad South Asian neighbors have a bitter history, punctuated by violence and wars. It makes this one of the fiercest, and most financially lucrative, rivalries in sports.
Donald Trump claimed he stopped a war between India and Pakistan by threatening 200% tariffs. He stated the conflict involved shot-down jets and that he mediated a deal within days. He also said both leaders,
Ahmed Shehzad has fiercely criticised Shadab Khan for his remarks towards former Pakistan players after the T20 World Cup loss to India. Shehzad questioned Shadab's selection, citing a lack of domestic performance and alleged favoritism,
Trump claimed that tariffs helped resolve conflicts between India and Pakistan, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.