Mumbai, Jan 13: The medium of streaming will soon see one of the biggest clashes in the world of sports getting deconstructed with the upcoming sports documentary ‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan’. The streaming title gets behind the high-voltage and often extravagant contests between the neighbouring nations.
The series, which is set to stream on February 7, explores the drama, passion, and high-stakes intensity of this rivalry on the home soil of both nations. The documentary not only delves into a thrilling saga of sport and history but also fuels the rising excitement to see what chapter unfolds next, making it as relevant today as it is timeless.
It will feature untold stories of the first India-Pakistan ODI to legends like Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly. Sunil Gavaskar, and Shoaib Akhtar spilling secrets, this series is a thrilling entertainment package with surprise appearances.
‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan’ gives insights into the matches, and the rivalry which is considered “bigger than the ashes”. It uncovers the personal stories, cultural undertones, and raw emotions that fuel one of the greatest rivalries in the world.
As a dialogue in ‘Chak De! India’ goes by, “In dono teams ke match aksar khel se zyada hote hain”, the series brings to the fore many stories from the epic clashes between two nations which often translate into high pressure contests not just for those playing on the field but also those who watch these matches from the comfort of their homes or amidst the crazy vibe of the stadiums.
Historically, team India is known for its A-game in the batting department with Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag once forming the most explosive opening pair in the history of the game. Pakistan, on its part has given many legendary bowlers to the game including the Sultan of Swing, Wasim Akram, the deadly pacer Waqar Younis, the fastest bowler on the earth Shoaib Akhtar and many others.
However, in recent years, India’s bowling department has shown significant improvements with Jasprit Bumrah emerging as one of the modern day legends of the sport.
‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan’ is set to premiere on February 7 on Netflix.–(IANS)
