The iconic cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan is set to reignite as the two teams face off in a high-stakes Champions Trophy match on February 23 in Dubai. Due to political tensions, bilateral series between these arch-rivals have been absent since the 2012-13 series, making encounters between the two sides a rare spectacle. As a result, the anticipation for their clashes in ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup reaches unmatched levels among cricket enthusiasts.
“Netflix Unveils ‘The Greatest Rivalry – India vs Pakistan’ Ahead of Highly Anticipated Clash, Premiering on February 7.” To build excitement, the streaming giant recently shared a glimpse of the series, offering fans a sneak peek into what’s in store.
In the teaser, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly reminisces about the 1996 Friendship Cup, a five-match ODI series between India and Pakistan held in Canada.
“It was called the Friendship Cup, but when Shoaib Akhtar is steaming in at 150 km/h, where’s the friendship in that?” Ganguly quipped in the trailer.
Reacting to this, former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar responded on X (formerly Twitter), “Dada @SGanguly99 you’re awesome. Indian cricket is incomplete without you.”
A Deep Dive Into the India-Pakistan Cricket Saga
Netflix describes the documentary as an exploration of the intensity, drama, and passion surrounding one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries. Directed by Chandradev Bhagat and Stewart Sugg, the series promises to unveil untold stories from India-Pakistan encounters, including their very first ODI match.
The documentary features exclusive interviews with cricketing legends such as Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly, Sunil Gavaskar, Waqar Younis, Javed Miandad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Shoaib Akhtar, who share behind-the-scenes moments and unheard anecdotes from their battles on the field.
With the Champions Trophy clash just around the corner, this documentary is set to add to the growing excitement, taking fans on a nostalgic journey through one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries.
