An India vs Pakistan contest is surely one that fans from both sides of the border hope and wait for, to happen. With these two teams not meeting at all in bilateral competitions, such tournaments are the only way to see these two traditional rivals go at it against each other. While these games do give a spectacle of how the teams are performing, it is somewhat way more than that. Being fair to competition, both India and Pakistan will give it their all when they lock horns against each other in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, Head to Head and Other Things You Need to Know About IND vs PAK Cricket Match in Dubai

But before that, rather beyond the field, there have been some sparkling moments of friendship, unity and bond that one has a lot to learn from. The cricketers from both these teams have had multiple friendly interactions and it has been heartwarming to see for cricket fans of these nations. They say that sport unites and that has been truly lived up to, in the past few days. Take a look at the examples of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Not just Indian cricketers but they are global superstars of the sport and have massive fan bases all over the world, including Pakistan. The Indian captain was requested by a Pakistani fan of his to give him a 'hug' through a fence and he obliged. Kohli took time out to sign jerseys of Pakistan fans and also pose for a photo with a specially-abled fan. And remember Babar Azam's show of support for Kohli on social media when the latter was being targeted by everyone for poor form?

Here are some instances :

Virat Kohli Meets and Greets Babar Azam:

Indian Players Checking on An Injured Shaheen Afridi:

Captain Meets Captain:

Kohli Wishes Afridi Speedy Recovery:

Rohit Sharma's 'Hug' for Fan:

Kohli's gets Clicked with Pakistan Fan:

Kohli With a Specially Abled Fan:

The Former India Captain Signing Pakistan Fan's Jersey:

While there would be many such on-field clashes between these two teams, it is these moments, which always remain etched on in the minds of fans fovever. After all an India and Pakistan clash is not just about cricket itself. It is about these stories and a lot many more.

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