Dubai, Feb. 20 -- Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has weighed in on the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, calling it "the mother of all battles." With both nations sharing a rich cricketing history and an unmatched level of anticipation surrounding their encounters, Sidhu believes that no other rivalry comes close in terms of magnitude and pressure.

"It is the mother of all battles. There's nothing bigger than this. I think it's the tension that holds everybody together. When 150 crore people expect a win from you, they will never swallow a defeat. There is a culture of retribution," Sidhu said on JioHotstar, highlighting the immense expectations placed on players from both sides.

The former batter also emphasized t...