Afghanistan vs Pakistan: A rivalry that has seen many a heated moment ©AFP
There is something to the cricketing rivalry between Afghanistan and Pakistan that is as compelling as any iconic sporting contest in the world. It may lack the grandeur and history of the Ashes or the intensity and romanticism of India-Pakistan matches, but it is no less dramatic and passionate. Like any seminal contest, it is driven by influences of history, tradition, culture, and even politics and geopolitics.
Dispensing with political correctness, the players regard themselves as genuine competitors rather than mere sporting adversaries. Comments from Pakistani legends such as Javed Miandad and Shahid Afridi have intensified the rivalry, spilling these differences into the stands and leading to brawls and fights among fans, who are as passionate as they are diverse and colorful. One of the most
