Will India face action for handshake snub? What the Spirit of Cricket Code says
Updated On: 15 September, 2025 07:13 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondent
While the Pakistan team remained on the field, waiting to engage in the traditional post-match handshakes, no Indian player returned. The gesture is believed to be a quiet protest amid escalating political tensions, particularly following Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year and India’s subsequent military operation dubbed ‘Operation Sindoor'
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The Indian squad’s `no handshake` decision had visible ramifications on the Pakistani camp (Photo: AFP)
While India cruised to a convincing seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 clash on Sunday, the match has become a hotbed of controversy.
From the outset, tension was evident. At the toss, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav pointedly avoided shaking hands with his Pakistani counterpart Salman Ali Agha. Once the match concluded, Suryakumar and fellow batter Shivam Dube again declined to shake hands with the Pakistan players, instead walking straight off the field into the dressing room.
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