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Javed Miandad and I got along well off the ground: Kiran More

The two teams don't play bilateral series anymore, which means that the players don't get to visit each others' homes etc., but on the field there is ample evidence of player bonhomie and mutual respect, like we saw in Sunday's Asia Cup match, which turned out to be quite the thriller that India won by 5 wickets. But there was a time when an India-Pakistan cricket match was almost sure to produce some on-field altercation or banter. One unforgettable instance was the Kiran More vs Javed Miandad incident in the 1992 World Cup, which every hard core Indian and Pakistan cricket fan will remember or know about.

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Great brawls of fire!

While Indian and Pakistani cricketers share a cordial relationship off the field, sometimes things have got heated out in the middle...Kiran More vs Javed Miandad, Sydney 1992Bully of Baroda and champion sledger Kiran More vs the King of Karachi, the ultimate street fighter, Javed Miandad. They went at each other in the first-ever World Cup match between the two Asian giants. More was constantly chatting behind the stumps and appealing excessively, irritating the Pakistan great who was struggling with his timing. After a failed run out effort from More, Miandad mocked the Indian wicketkeeper's style of appealing by jumping up and down in comic fashion!

'Some Players Were Crying Before...': Wasim Akram Recalls Thrilling India-Pakistan Clash From 1980s

India and Pakistan have played several thrilling encounters but the one that remains etched in the memory of fans the most is the last ball thriller in the Australasia Cup final in 1986, when Javen Miandad took Pakistan to an improbable win in Sharjah, hitting Indian pacer Chetan Sharma for a six off the last delivery.

"Crushed Side's Confidence For 4 Years": Kapil Dev Recalls Defeat To Pakistan

Cricket fans all-over the world are eagerly waiting for the mouth-watering clash between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022 on August 28. Over the years, both the teams have played numerous games against each other and have always been the center of attraction, due to their heated rivalry. Both countries have showcased a cut-throat competition, which makes it difficult for the fans and experts to predict a winner between the two. As the Asia Cup clash is approaching, former India captain Kapil Dev revisited the final of the Austral-Asia Cup 1986, where India lost to Pakistan by one wicket. While recalling that loss, Kapil stated that it was really difficult for his team to make a comeback from there.

It is still too early to compare Babar Azam with one of all-time greats Virat Kohli: Wasim Akram

Virat Kohli has struggled for runs over the past two years but Pakistan legend Wasim Akram feels the former India captain remains one of the all-time greats and comparing Babar Azam with him is still a bit premature. All eyes will be on Kohli when India meet Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener in Dubai on Sunday. Kohli will come into the match with a fresh mind having taken a break for the away series against the West Indies. While Kohli has gone through an extended lean patch with no hundred since November 2019, the much younger Babar seems to be at the peak of his powers and doing well across formats. "First of all let me start by saying that criticism from Indian fans against Kohli has been unnecessary. He is one of the greatest of all times not just this era. He still fit as a fiddle. He is still one of the best fielders in the Indian squad. "As they say class is forever and that is Virat Kohli. Hope he doesn't come back to form against Pakistan but he will come back eventually," said Akram in a press conference organised by Star Sports, the official broadcaster for Asia Cup.

"Sarfaraz Ahmed Was An Active Captain Whereas Babar Azam...": Pakistan Star Compares The Two

Babar Azam's career graph is on the rise. He is currently the world No. 1 batter in ODIs and T20I in ICC rankings. In Tests, he is ranked No. 4. "As a player it's a dream to become the No. 1 in all formats and, for that, you have to focus and put in hard work. It's not like if you are the top player in one or two formats, you go easy," the official website of ICC quoted Babar as saying recently. "If you are to become No.1 in all three, you have to keep yourself fit and on track. There is back-to-back cricket and the gap is less. For that, you need to be extra fit. It's something I am preparing for. It's going well in white-ball and hopefully, I will be able to do well in Tests too," he added.

"Should Be The Captain As Long As He Plays": Pakistan Great On Babar Azam

Legendary batter Javed Miandad was all praise for Pakistan captain Babar Azam, saying that the star batter should lead the team until he retires. Earlier this week, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Babar starred with the bat in the first innings, hitting a brilliant century to rescue Pakistan's sinking ship. While analysing Pakistan's win, former Pakistan captain Miandad highlighted that Babar has led the team from the front, saying that the team is playing more as a unit under his leadership.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Babar Azam Scores Century To Rescue Pakistan

Pakistan captain Babar Azam continued his rich vein of form in the ongoing first match against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium as he completed his seventh Test ton. No Pakistan batter was able to stay at the crease for long, and it was Babar who kept Sri Lanka at bay, leading Pakistan's fightback. The right-handed batter completed his century in the 85th over of the innings and he brought up the three-figure mark in 216 balls.

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Javed Miandad and I got along well off the ground: Kiran More

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Great brawls of fire!

'Some Players Were Crying Before...': Wasim Akram Recalls Thrilling India-Pakistan Clash From 1980s

"Crushed Side's Confidence For 4 Years": Kapil Dev Recalls Defeat To Pakistan

It is still too early to compare Babar Azam with one of all-time greats Virat Kohli: Wasim Akram

"Sarfaraz Ahmed Was An Active Captain Whereas Babar Azam...": Pakistan Star Compares The Two

"Should Be The Captain As Long As He Plays": Pakistan Great On Babar Azam

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Babar Azam Scores Century To Rescue Pakistan