Asia Cup 2025 produced another fierce chapter in the India-Pakistan rivalry at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 14 September, where Team India won seven wickets over Pakistan. But when the cricketing results made headlines, it was refused to attach to Suryakumar Yadav and his team to attach to his Pakistani counterparts in customary handshakes that stole the spotlight.
Indian players refuse the pre -match -match handshake with their Pakistani counterparts.
The drama began from the toss when Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav joined hands with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga – a step that initially attracted a little attention, given that he had pointed to the tournament against UAE captain Muhammad Vasim earlier.
However, after winning six more seals, Suryakumar and Shivam Dubey went straight out of the field in the Indian dressing room. The rest of the team followed the suit, ignoring Pakistan players, who were waiting near the border for the traditional exchange of the subsequent hands.
To add to the spectacle, the entire squad of Pakistan – Salman Ali Aga and head coach Mike Hessen were waiting at the stadium, expecting rituals. Instead, the Indian camp closed the doors of its dressing room, indicating a clear refusal.
In the post -match presentation, Suryakumar Yadav dedicated a victory to the Indian Armed Forces and recently expressed solidarity with the victims of the Pahgam terror attack. The decision to shake hands was seen as a symbolic gesture between political and military tension after Operation Sindoor.
The Control Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed India’s participation in the Asia Cup only after receiving government approval. While the Sports Ministry allowed participation in multilateral tournaments, bilateral cricket with Pakistan is suspended.
Suresh Raina reacted to Team India’s refusal refusal
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has now argued with his explosive comments. Speaking to Sports Tech, Raina claimed that the Indian players did not personally want to participate against Pakistan, suggesting that they were forced by the instructions of higher officials.
“I know one thing to make sure. If you personally ask the players, none of them want to play the Asia Cup. In a way, they are forced because the BCCI has agreed to it. I am sad that India is playing against Pakistan, but I can also say for the fact that if Suryakumar Yadav and his players are not said that they would not say that they will not say that they will not say that they will not say that they will not say that they will not say They will not say that they will not say that they will not say that they will not say that they will not say that they will not say. “ Raina said.
His comments have made new conversations around mental and emotional tolls on the players who are trapped between cricketing commitments and public spirit.
Boycott call between Asia Cup campaign
The boycott around the clash had already ignored the Indian dressing room before the match. While head coach Gautam Gambhir allegedly urged the players to avoid focusing and distracting, the team has now been extended to the Asia Cup political undertakings to refuse to exchange the happiness of the team.
Interestingly, it can just be the beginning. In order to reach the Super Four Stage with both India and Pakistan, in the final, fan can see the two sides facing each other twice during the tournament.
