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Among the South Asian cricketing siblings, the Pakistan-Sri Lanka rivalry stands out as a haven of peace.

In the 18th over of Pakistan’s run chase, which the Men in Green eventually won with a ball to spare, the 23-year-old pacer from Punjab dropped a sitter.

Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer praised Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh after the 24-year-old dropped a catch against Pakistan.

According to Pakistani media, Rizwan suffered the injury while landing awkwardly on his right leg while attempting to collect a Mohammad Hasnain delivery.

In their five-wicket first-round victory over Pakistan, India was harsh with both the bat and the ball.

Both teams started their Asia Cup campaigns with a nail-biter at the same venue a week ago, and it was the same this time.

Pakistan defeated Hong Kong, winning by a massive 155-run margin, and secured another date against India on September 4, Sunday.

If the results in the group stage go their way, the two teams may meet again in the competition at the Super 4 stage.

Hardik Pandya’s heroics with both bat and ball in India’s Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai are still being talked about.

The friendly rivalry between India and Pakistan players continued on Saturday, when Hardik Pandya hugged Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan from behind.