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The Times of India
The Times of India
Sport
TOI Sports Desk

India vs Pakistan: Empty stands not a good advertisement for cricket's greatest rivalry

NEW DELHI: The electric atmosphere that typically surrounds a cricket match between India and Pakistan, creating a pulsating spectacle, was conspicuously absent during their Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo on Sunday.

Once again, the spectators chose to stay away from one of the most legendary rivalries in cricket, despite it being a weekend. This mirrored the situation during the Indo-Pak league match at Pallekele.

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