In 'Fearless', Mohinder Amarnath recounts the 1978 cricket tour of Pakistan, depicting an unwelcome derogatory comment from a Pakistani cricketer and mixed interactions with Pakistani players. Despite some hostility, the Indian team received overwhelmingly warm welcomes from the crowds, highlighting the contrasting experiences throughout the tour.
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