India v Pakistan: Fans gear up for the biggest rivalry in world cricket

It's time for one of the most eagerly awaited cricket fixtures of the year. The ongoing World Cup is set to witness a mouthwatering clash as arch-rivals India and Pakistan lock horns at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The match will be marking the first encounter between the two sides since last year's Asia Cup and expectedly, it has been surrounded by unprecedented frenzy.

With India holding wood over Pakistan in World Cup history, the stakes seem to be extremely high for Sunday's game in Manchester. Reports also suggest that as many as 1 billion people are expected to watch the match on TV, making it one of the most-talked-about events in recent history.

 As the stage is set for arguably the greatest rivalry in the sport, social media has been flooded with messages from fans all over the world.

Meanwhile, a few fans even offered special prayers in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the big-ticket encounter.

Interestingly, the Indo-Pak clash got the 'Universe Boss' excited as well! The Jamaican superstar took to Instagram to share his special outfit for the game.

While the buzz surrounding the clash is understandable, several former players have reminded the fans that it just a game of cricket at the end of the day. They have also suggested the significance of celebrating the sport's spirit and refraining from engaging in unnecessary banter and hate speech on social media. After all, as Indian skipper Virat Kohli said, "watch and enjoy….it's a cricket match."