Billions of eyes will be fixed on one of the biggest sporting fixtures in the world as neighbouring countries and arch rivals, India and Pakistan, go head to head in what is expected to be a thrilling Cricket World Cup showdown in Manchester on Sunday. The game, which is billed as the “mother of all matches” by supporters, will see the two nations fuelled with passion from recent political tensions. The match was almost called off when Pakistan and India teetered on the brink of war in February and India threatened to boycott the game. But following Twitter spats from both sides and peace talks from the countries’ leaders, Old Trafford will host the iconic match. :: Follow Sky Sports’ ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 coverage Advertisement One man who has felt the pressure of this fixture is former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram. “The pressure comes from your relatives, your parents, your cousins, the people down the road, you go to a restaurant and everybody wants you to win against India and vice-versa for Indian players,” the fast bowler, who spent many years playing for Lancashire County, told Sky News. More on Cricket Ted Dexter: Former England international cricketer dies aged 86…