India and Pakistan are renewing their epic rivalry on the cricket field in front of an audience of hundreds of millions of people tuning in to catch the two arch rivals go head-to-head in Dubai in United Arab Emirates.

India and Pakistan's bitter cricket rivalry is set to ignite once more in Dubai for the Champions Trophy. Despite India's dominance in recent encounters, emotions run high as both teams prepare for the clash.

India's vice-captain and star batsman Shubman Gill has defended the importance of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. This comes as the two teams gear up for a face-off in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai. The match has ignited debates about whether it has lost its charm over the years and turned one-sided in India's favor.

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

Pakistan face arch-rivals India in a Champions Trophy blockbuster on Sunday in front of a sell-out Dubai crowd knowing that another defeat will virtually end their title defence. The neighbours only meet in multi-nation events because of political tensions and the match is taking place in Dubai after India refused to travel to tournament hosts Pakistan.