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  Focus Solely on Cricket as India, Pakistan Face Off Amid Lingering Tensions For the Indian women's cricket team, the concept of Pakistan as a rival is more inherited than born of direct on-field animosity. The intense hype surrounding their fixtures has always been shaped by the legacy of the men's game, spilling over to such an extent that it often overshadows the individuality of their own contest. And even though that rivalry has cooled in men's cricket, the recent string of tense clashes in Dubai ensures the baggage remains. That tension was always likely to bleed into their Women's World Cup 2025 fixture in Colombo, adding layers of pressure and noise to a contest that has historically lacked a sharp on-field edge. Despite the external noise, both teams are acutely aware that, come Sunday, the game itself must take precedence. Both squads are determined to keep their focus squarely on the contest ahead. For Pakistan, this means fostering a bubble of unity to bloc...