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.

Suryakumar gathered his players and delivered a simple message that summed up India's approach: play the game, not the occasion. No sledging, no gestures-just cricket. 'Kisi se kuch bolna nahi,' he told them,

Pakistan's Usman Tariq credited MS Dhoni's biopic for inspiring him to make a comeback in cricket and make his bow in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Tariq has been one of Pakistan's main bowlers during the competition.

India vs Pakistan is one match that unites everyone — across generations, ideologies, and backgrounds. As India gears up to face Pakistan today, go through the quiz questions below to test your knowledge.