As a Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team take on rivals Pakistan in their World Cup 2019 encounter on June 16, 2019, we take a look at this rivalry over the years through some memorable photos

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Sunil Gavaskar and his India teammates rejoice in March 1985. PICS/Getty Images, AFP, mid-day archives
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Sunil Gavaskar and his India teammates rejoice in March 1985. PICS/Getty Images, AFP, mid-day archives

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Sachin Tendulkar sets himself up to execute a firm drive in the 2003 World Cup game at Centurion
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Sachin Tendulkar sets himself up to execute a firm drive in the 2003 World Cup game at Centurion

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Anil Kumble appeals unsuccessfully against Aamer Sohail in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bangalore
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Anil Kumble appeals unsuccessfully against Aamer Sohail in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bangalore

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni sprays champagne after beating Pakistan in the 2007 World T20 in Johannesburg
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni sprays champagne after beating Pakistan in the 2007 World T20 in Johannesburg

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Javed Miandad walks back after being dismissed
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Javed Miandad walks back after being dismissed

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Fans at Super Sport Park in Centurion display India`s awesome World Cup record before the 2003 game
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Fans at Super Sport Park in Centurion display India`s awesome World Cup record before the 2003 game

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Venkatesh Prasad (left) celebrates a Pakistani wicket in the 1999 World Cup game at Old Trafford. India won the game by 47 runs
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Venkatesh Prasad (left) celebrates a Pakistani wicket in the 1999 World Cup game at Old Trafford. India won the game by 47 runs

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Javed Miandad acknowledges the cheers after reaching a hundred in Sharjah
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Javed Miandad acknowledges the cheers after reaching a hundred in Sharjah

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Sourav Ganguly holds on to a catch during the 1997 Sahara series which India won 4-1
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Sourav Ganguly holds on to a catch during the 1997 Sahara series which India won 4-1

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Sachin Tendulkar is over the moon after reaching his ton in Chennai, 1999. It turned out to be an effort in vain
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Sachin Tendulkar is over the moon after reaching his ton in Chennai, 1999. It turned out to be an effort in vain

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Sourav Ganguly and teammates celebrate their historic series win over Pakistan in the fourth and final Test at Rawalpindi. It was India`s first Test series win in Pakistan
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Sourav Ganguly and teammates celebrate their historic series win over Pakistan in the fourth and final Test at Rawalpindi. It was India`s first Test series win in Pakistan

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Sachin Tendulkar is bowled by fast bowler Mohammad Asif in Karachi, 2006
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Sachin Tendulkar is bowled by fast bowler Mohammad Asif in Karachi, 2006

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Pak captain Imran Khan (right) argues with umpire John Holder during the 1989-90 series. Wasim Akram looks on
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Pak captain Imran Khan (right) argues with umpire John Holder during the 1989-90 series. Wasim Akram looks on

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Captains Asif Iqbal (left) and Sunil Gavaskar walk out to toss at Wankhede Stadium in the 1979-80 series
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Captains Asif Iqbal (left) and Sunil Gavaskar walk out to toss at Wankhede Stadium in the 1979-80 series

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Bishen Bedi is clean bowled by Sarfraz Nawaz in the Lahore Test of the 1978-79 Series. PIC COURTESY: Test decade by Patrick Eagar
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Bishen Bedi is clean bowled by Sarfraz Nawaz in the Lahore Test of the 1978-79 Series. PIC COURTESY: Test decade by Patrick Eagar

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Venkatesh Prasad (left) celebrates a Pakistani wicket in the 1999 World Cup game at Old Trafford. India won the game by 47 runs
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Venkatesh Prasad (left) celebrates a Pakistani wicket in the 1999 World Cup game at Old Trafford. India won the game by 47 runs
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The iconic Lalbaugcha Raja idol was shifted onto a raft on Sunday afternoon after delays since morning due to high tide and technical challenges, with final immersion, delayed by several hours, expected to take place around 11 pm, officials said.