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Xtra Time Web Desk: In an exhilarating reveal, Star Sports unveiled the highly anticipated promo for the upcoming T20 World Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Scheduled for Sunday, June 9, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, the promo features cricketing legends like Virat Kohli, Shahid Afridi, and MS Dhoni alongside current stars, promising a showdown of epic proportions.

The clip offers a nostalgic journey, showcasing the triumphant moments from both teams' past title-winning campaigns. From India's victory over Pakistan in the 2007 final at Johannesburg's New Wanderers Stadium to Pakistan's 2009 triumph against Sri Lanka at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, the promo stirs anticipation for the impending clash. Highlighting their past encounters, the promo recalls India's lone defeat to Pakistan in the T20 World Cups, a resounding 10-wicket loss in 2021 at Dubai International Stadium. It also revisits the dramatic 2022 showdown at Melbourne Cricket Ground, where Virat Kohli's heroics secured a thrilling victory for India, amplifying the excitement for the upcoming encounter.

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Here’s the video:

Beyond the realm of sport, the India-Pakistan match symbolizes the enduring rivalry and occasional camaraderie between the two nations. Despite political tensions, cricket continues to serve as a unifying force, bringing fans together in their shared passion for the game.

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As anticipation mounts, Indian cricket stars, including Kohli and Rohit Sharma, are currently engrossed in IPL 2024, while Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, is embroiled in a 5-match T20I series against New Zealand, captained by Michael Bracewell. With both teams boasting a rich history of competitive play and an insatiable desire for victory, the stage is set for a spectacle of skill and sportsmanship in June