New Delhi Published 18 Jun 2019
The intensity of the match between India and Pakistan at the World Cup in Manchester on Sunday paled in comparison to the build-up, but there were moments on and off the pitch which displayed that the spirit of cricket was alive and well.
The two then exchanged smiles before carrying on.
There were frequent chats between players from both sides through the match as well. The camaraderie on the field was good to see and a departure from the jingoism that had accompanied the build-up to the match.
Another incident from the match, involving a couple who were watching the match from the stands in clothes stitched together from the jerseys of India and Pakistan, also grabbed a lot of attention.
A married couple from Canada, one of whom hails from India and the other from Pakistan, turned up at the match sporting the unique ‘combined India-Pakistan’ jerseys.
There were other moments of unity through cricket spotted in the stands throughout the match as well.
Also, MS Dhoni had arranged for match tickets so that ‘Chacha Chicago’, a Pakistan superfan, could see the game. He was seen sitting with Indian fans in the stands on Sunday. ( Indian Express )
