The neighbors have been in conflict over the disputed border region since their independence and partition in 1947.

The cricket-mad South Asian neighbors have a bitter history, punctuated by violence and wars. It makes this one of the fiercest, and most financially lucrative, rivalries in sports.

The match between the bitter rivals went ahead after Pakistan earlier reversed their decision to boycott the game in solidarity with Bangladesh, who refused to tour India over safety concerns and were replaced by Scotland.

India and Pakistan face rain threats in their T20 World Cup clash at Colombo, with forecasts of heavy showers that could delay the game.

Pakistan's water crisis to worsen with approaching summers as India plans to halt excess Ravi river water flow to Pakistan with the completion of Shahpur Kandi barrage.

The dominance of Indian bowlers was such that Pakistan struggled to face pacers and spinners alike losing wickets at regular intervals.

By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Indian cricket greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev joined a dozen other former international captains on Tuesday in demanding better prison treatment for "one of the finest all-rounders" of the game Imran Khan,

Michael Clarke blamed Pakistan's 'boycott' circus in the T20 World Cup for the defeat against India on Sunday.