The Asia Cup Group A clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday ended on an unusual note, as players from both teams chose not to shake hands after the match.
Earlier, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s Agha Salman also skipped the customary handshake at the toss, a moment that stood out given the long-standing tradition of captains exchanging greetings before internationals.
Instead, both captains submitted their team sheets directly to match referee Andy Pycroft and interacted briefly with commentator Ravi Shastri, who conducted the toss, before walking away without any eye contact or gestures.
According to a BCCI source cited by PTI, there was no breach of conduct. Tournament protocols vary, and handshakes at the toss are not always mandatory. The official further noted that Suryakumar had also refrained from shaking hands with UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem during the previous match’s toss.
This encounter marked the first India-Pakistan face-off since the Pahalgam terror attacks in April, followed by Indian military action across the border in May.
Despite the tense political and emotional backdrop, the Indian camp emphasized that their focus remained firmly on cricket, acknowledging the sensitivities surrounding the fixture but maintaining a professional approach.
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