India locking horns with Pakistan in a cricket game is never limited to the 22-yard rivalry. The friction between the two nations goes way beyond the field, and the excitement and drama the fans bring along with them simply add the spice to an already electrifying build-up.
Right from the pre-match conferences to the time the national anthems are sung, fans love being on the edge of their seat, and to say they never really disappoint with their antics would be an utter understatement.
England, on Sunday at Old Trafford in Manchester, bore witness to an absolute wave of blue and green revolution. It was for the seventh time that these two archrivals were facing off each other in the World Cup. And although the game never really lived up the hype, the fans made sure the clash still remains something to keep a keen eye on.
Spotted this couple at the #IndiaVsPakistan @cricketworldcup game and was intrigued by their jerseys! Husband is from Pakistan, wife from India so both stitched up India-Pak jerseys & wore them! Both are Canadians, watching the game in England, rooting for peace #SpiritofCricket
Lakshmi Kaul (@KaulLakshmi), June 16, 2019
Face/body paint, drum rolls and what not, the fans never really shy away from all the drama, and this one particular couple at the venue showcased the real essence and how this rivalry should actually be portrayed. Arriving in a stitched Indo-Pak jersey, the couple won the internet over the night. It is believed that the man hails from Pakistan while the woman is from India. Both, however, reside in Canada and decided to cheer for peace in England on Sunday.
And the couple, with a shadow of a doubt, attracted the spotlight and became the internet sensation overnight. This is how the fans have been reacting to their approach:
That’s exemplary stuff
Nida Khan Yousufzai (@NidaYousufzai), June 16, 2019
Love these guys , most Indians and Pakistanis are divided and these guys are UNITED TOGETHER
S (@satyadev101), June 16, 2019
#UNITEDTOGETHER#CWC19#INDvPAK
This is absolutely adorable omg
Haleigh ⧗ (@g_haleigh4), June 16, 2019
Thats the Beauty of Sport may both the countries play more
Kane (@qadarkhan), June 17, 2019
Very kind gesture, We must never allow politics in the sport of cricket
Mustafa Mahmood (@MeMustefa), June 17, 2019
No matter who won the match yesterday, but this is something which will make you feel United..
Baisali (@Baisali60635767), June 17, 2019
United by humanity; divided by partition #IndiaVsPakistan #ICCWorldCup2019
World needs more and more people like them! They really brought smile to my face! ♀️ ✌️
Hafsa khan (@Hafsakhanswati), June 16, 2019
Sporting spirit personified!
Dr Arvind Mayaram اروند مایارام (@MayaramArvind), June 16, 2019
This is what the game or any SPORT has to be all about. But without Rivalries it can get boring too. Kudos to the couple for embracing Globalisation.
kushal (@kushaljinju), June 16, 2019
Exactly it’s just a game all we need is thorough enjoyment no hate no taunts no inflammatory sounds.
Kshama (@Kshama76616584), June 16, 2019
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