History repeats itself!

India vs Pakistan: During World Cups, the Men in Blue have most often called the shots over their famed rivals

There are a handful of rivalries in sport that capture the imagination like the coming together of India and Pakistan (Pic: AFP)

By now, most teams have attuned to the varying conditions at the ICC World Cup 2023 but the one lesson they haven't seemed to learn is how to compete with India in its own backyard. The last three group stage encounters are an indictment on the other major teams, as they appear to be waiting for India's standard to slip rather than trying to attain their level of brilliance.

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