India-Pakistan Cricket: 6 Biggest Controversies of All Time

India and Pakistan cricket matches are often high-stakes encounters that come with intense emotions and sometimes controversies. Here are some of the biggest controversies in India-Pakistan cricket history.

The match itself was highly charged, with tensions running high. During the game, Aamir Sohail hit a boundary off Venkatesh Prasad and gestured towards the bowler, provoking him. In the next delivery, Prasad clean-bowled Sohail.

During the Test match, Sachin Tendulkar’s controversial dismissal by Shoaib Akhtar, where he was given out caught behind despite replays suggesting otherwise, sparked significant debates. Pakistan won that match.

Shoaib Akhtar's "controversial" delivery to Sachin Tendulkar was a major talking point. Tendulkar's incredible batting performance, especially his uppercut six off Akhtar, overshadowed the controversy.

The final was marred by controversy when Misbah-ul-Haq’s scoop shot was caught, leading to India’s victory. There was much debate over whether the shot selection was appropriate and the pressure that led to it.

Gautam Gambhir and Kamran Akmal had a heated exchange during the match, resulting in an on-field confrontation. The incident required intervention from the umpires and senior players to calm things down.

The semifinal match had high political and emotional stakes, with Indian PM Manmohan Singh and Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza Gilani attending. Controversy surrounded the dismissal of Sachin Tendulkar, who was given not out by the third umpire despite a seemingly clear edge.