5 statements from Ind-Pak rivalry which have sparked controversies

5. Pakistani Players’ Wives were wanted in 2012 in India

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4. Harbhajan Singh asked Pakistan for a walkover in 2021 20-20 World Cup

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3. Shahid Afridi's claim of seeing Sachin Tendulkar shivering against Shoaib Akhtar

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2. Zulqarnain Haider put fixing allegation on the Ind-Pak World Cup 2011 Semi-Final

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1. Shahid Afridi's bold claim regarding Gautam Gambhir

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