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Seven most heartbreaking moments in Indian cricket

New Delhi, Oct 2: Cricket is India's de facto national sport. The entire nation goes crazy and a festive mood prevails whenever India takes on any international squad. Indians associate cricket with national pride and

1999, India versus Pakistan, India Pakistan Test Series


 
Tournament – India-Pakistan Rubber, 1st Test

Venue: Chennai, India

Indo-Pak cricket matches are always full of verve and this match was nothing less than that. In a truly adrenaline pumping contest, both teams played their skins out to win and India was left with a heart break in the end. Chasing 258 in the fourth day of the match, Sachin Tendulkar and Nayan Mongia steadied Indian chase after some early jolts. Once Sachin was dismissed, Pakistani bowlers went for the kill. Wasim Akram and Saqlain Mushtaq picked up back to back wickets and India ultimately fell short of 12 runs, allowing Pakistan to romp home.