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India-Pakistan Rivalry | Most Controversial Moments in India-Pakistan Cricket

Here's the list of the top 5 biggest controversies in India Pakistan Match.

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1. Inzamum ul Haq and Indian fan 

Inzamam Ul Haq 1997.
Inzamam Ul Haq 1997. (Photo Source: Jeff Goode/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

The most funniest yet controversial incident happened between a cricketer and a fan. It's hard to believe something like this can actually break out while the game is on, but it really did. The incident took place in Toronto, Canada, during the Friendship Cup back in 1997. The incident happened during India's batting in the second ODI. 

Inzamam ul Haq, who used to field inside the thirty-yard circle, was fielding in the deep on this occasion. At this juncture, an Indian spectator named, Shiv Kumar Thind, started to intimidate Inzamam by saying " O Mote, sidha khada ho.... Mota aaloo, sada aaloo (Hey big guy stand straight, you look like a potato)".

With the fan increasing his intensity of trying to sledge the legendary Pakistan batter, Inzamam got really upset with him.  But what happened at the end of 16th over, was out of the blue reaction. He went into the stands to that person. The spectators tried to separate them until Inzamam snatched a bat from one of the reserve players. Thankfully, security guards came in the way to take control of the situation. Notably, this incident caused a 37-minute delay to the game.

Later on, Inzamam Ul Haq stated his reaction and actions were justified. Both the parties filed assault charges against each other. However, the Pakistan legend later on withdrew the charges, but could not escape the wrath of the ICC as he was fined for two matches for his behaviour on the field. 

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