Sports Desk: To
say that India-Pakistan games are emotionally charged encounters would
be an understatement. Ever since the two nations first took field
against each other in 1951-52, each match, every series and every little
duel on the cricket field is a matter of honour and pride that
transcends sport itself by some distance.
The emotional outpouring is not confined to players alone.
Spectators and audience too indulge in quest for one-upmanship. While
free flowing jibes and tantrums are a norm in stands, social media too
wakes up to Indo-Pak fervor each time the Asian giants are up against
each other.
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq’s comment that his side would
approach the game as a ‘final’ has drawn sniggers on social media, that
is already abuzz with comments that carry a distinct jingoism-meets
patriotism-meets mockery flavor.
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