Cricket matches between India and Pakistan are not just games, but battles of passion, tension, and controversy. Every match brings a storm of emotions for players and spectators, and the events on the field often stay in discussion for a long time. This is why this rivalry repeatedly creates stories that become impossible to forget.
1. Kangaroo jump of Javed Miandad and Kiran More (1992 World Cup)
During the 1992 World Cup match in Sydney, a scene unfolded that people still remember today. Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad grew frustrated with Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More’s constant appeals. After a close run-out attempt, Miandad suddenly began jumping like a kangaroo and imitating More. Many in the audience laughed, but Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin reacted with visible anger. Miandad later called it a spur-of-the-moment reaction and said that the constant appeals and banter forced him to do so. The incident turned into a blend of humour and controversy.
2. Aamer Sohail and Venkatesh Prasad clash (1996 World Cup)
In the Bengaluru quarter-final of the 1996 World Cup, Pakistan opener Aamer Sohail was playing in great style. He hit a boundary and then challenged Venkatesh Prasad by pointing his bat to the spot where the ball had landed. The tension rose, but the game shifted dramatically the very next ball. Prasad bowled Sohail out on the very next ball and gave him a fiery send-off. This moment changed the direction of the entire match, and eventually India won. That scene further deepened the intensity of this rivalry.
3. "No Handshake" controversy and PCB's complaint (Asia Cup 2025)
Recently, a new controversy emerged in the Asia Cup 2025. Reports claimed that after the victory, Indian players refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) immediately complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and alleged that the match referee had also prevented the captains from shaking hands during the toss. The Indian team flatly denied the claim and called it a misunderstanding. This incident added another tense twist to the cricketing relations between the two countries.
These controversies show that an India–Pakistan match is not just about runs and wickets, but about a clash of emotions. Sometimes filled with laughter, sometimes with bitter debates and resentment, this rivalry has always produced stories that cricket lovers will share for generations.
