When it comes to India vs Pakistan cricket, there is of course an intense on-pitch rivalry that goes back decades. There have been multiple instances of player face-offs in India-Pakistan matches over the years. However, off the ground, many of the players have been known to have cordial relationships and have spent a lot of time socialising with each other, when on tour earlier.
The two teams don't play bilateral series anymore, which means that the players don't get to visit each others' homes etc., but on the field there is ample evidence of player bonhomie and mutual respect, like we saw in Sunday's Asia Cup match, which turned out to be quite the thriller that India won by 5 wickets.
