It is a known fact that when the two cricketing nations India and Pakistan, who share a great rivalry on and off the field, lock horns against each other, the world stops and watches. But is the rivalry overhyped?

Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster on Sunday in front of a sell-out Dubai crowd knowing that another defeat will virtually end their title defence. The neighbours only meet in multi-nation events because of political tensions and the match is taking place in Dubai after India refused to travel to tournament hosts Pakistan.