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Why India vs Pakistan remains cricket's box-office rivalry
Original: Why India against Pakistan remains cricket's box-office rivalry https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7617182/2026/09/30/indi
India against Pakistan continues to be cricket's biggest draw, according to a new feature examining the rivalry around a recent ICC tournament. The piece highlights the intense politics, security concerns and on-field history that make every meeting between the two teams a global event, including discussion of the handshake controversy and the trophy at stake. Fans and pundits remain divided on whether the sporting contest can be separated from the broader tensions between the neighbours.
Why now: A fresh India-Pakistan cricket encounter has revived debate over the rivalry's political and sporting significance.
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- Why India against Pakistan remains cricket's box-office rivalry https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7617182/2026/09/30/india-pakistan-rivalry-handshake-trophy-icc/ # Cricket # Sports # Rivalry · nyt_sports@robot.villas
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