On September 24, 2007, India became the champions of inaugural World Twenty20 in South Africa, defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final.
The last time the two sides played a Test series against each other was when Pakistan toured India for a three-match series in 2007/08.
Irfan Pathan, who was a part of the winning squad, has now said that the Pakistan side had no idea about the bowl-out, which helped the Indian team.
Mahmood recalled that Misbah-ul-Haq shot which ultimately led to Pakistan falling short of the target set by India. Pakistan needed 13 runs off the final Joginder Sharma over.
The last time the two sides played a Test series against each other was when Pakistan toured India for a three-match series in 2007/08.
India's second group match in the 2007 T20 World Cup was against arch-rivals Pakistan and it also turned out to be a rare instance of a match being decided by a bowl-out.
Aakash put forth some stats to clarify that the balance between the two sides were almost equal, but changed significantly in favour of the Indians during Afridi's time with the Pakistan side
Players from either nation over the years have shared great camaraderie off the field
Shankar also said that the Indian player didn't react because the fan, who was abusing them also recorded everything at the same time.
The two Asian neighbours have not played a full-series since 2007 due to political tensions between the two nations. They only play each other in ICC events and Asia Cup.
Pakistan and India last played a bilateral series in January 2013. Since then, the two have only faced each other only in ICC and Asia Cup tournaments.
It was probably one of the most humiliating defeats of India against Pakistan as they lost the final by 180 runs.
It was the first time the likes of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis were playing against the great Sachin Tendulkar in Tests despite the Little Master making his debut in 1989.
On this day in 2019, India extended their unbeaten run over Pakistan in the ODI World Cups - thanks to Rohit Sharma's brilliant 140 and an all-round performance from the bowlers.
India successfully chased down 329 with Kohli smashing his career-best 183 off 148 deliveries. Rohit scored 68 off 83 while Sachin Tendulkar scored 52.
Dhawan recalled his memory from 2015 World Cup clash against Pakistan in Adelaide and said someone from the crowd told him that he will be dismissed after making 15 runs, but eventually, he slammed crucial 79 runs.
The first two Tests in Multan and Faisalabad were high-scoring draws and the series decider was played at the National Stadium in Karachi from January 29 to February 1.
Five years since the game, Raina recalled his 74-run knock while revealing a clever change in plan from then skipper MS Dhoni.
Anil Kumble remains the only Indian bowler to achieve the feat and only second overall after England’s Jim Laker in 1956 Test against Australia.
Robin Uthappa was one of three bowlers who hit the stumps during the iconic bowl-out contest between India and Pakistan.
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