The tension between India and Pakistan has reached a boiling point after the struggle of its latest Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on 14 September. The handshake dispute began in the toss, where Suryakumar Yadav refused to join hands with Pakistani captain Salman Ali Aga or did not talk, and he did the same after the match.
As soon as the winning runs were scored, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dubey went directly to the Indian dressing room without exchange of pleasures with Pakistani players.
The shocking thing is that a member of the assistant employees, after winning the Asia Cup 2025 matches by seven wickets in Dubai, quickly closed the door to avoid any conversation with Pakistani players.
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India-Pakistan Tension Asia Cup hits a new level after the handshake dispute in 2025
The incident did not sit well with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and immediately took the issue to the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has demanded the removal of the match referee Andy Picroft, ignoring the ICC’s code of conduct and the spirit of cricket guidelines that encourage respect and fair sports on the field.
When former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafiz destroyed the Indian side, joined hands and moved forward. Hafiz claimed that the entire incident was pre-planned and slammed the Indian team to bring politics and emotions to the game.
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Mohammad Hafaz said during a live TV show, “It was planned. It was thought in his heart that if we win this match, we will do all this. And if anyone does the same thing and brings politics on the field, you will be hurt.”
The former Pakistan all -rounder also argued that the International Cricket Council (ICC) cannot take action as men in Blue have a significant impact in global cricket matters, and the governing body is currently headed by former BCCI Secretary J Shah.
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Hafiz signed, saying, “I don’t think the ICC would say anything. Because India does not care. Because they are controlling a major part. Their people, their management – they manage everything.”
Why is Handshek the most important ritual of cricket?
Handsheakes in cricket are a very important part of the game’s tradition and spirit, and there is a long -standing tradition for players of both teams.
After a match ends, the players of both teams, along with the umpires, shake hands as a way to show respect, sportsmanship and encouragement before leaving the field, which gives everyone a chance to congratulate or encourage each other, no matter who won or lost.
Handshek occurs even before the game starts. Both team captains meet on the field and shake hands, usually in front of cameras and fans. This formal greeting is arranged by the match referee and marks the official onset of the game, and the captains may also have some professional talks.
The match is also part of the protocol for referee, which is to hold a meeting with captains, head coaches or team managers before the game for rules, schedule or any concern. These pre-match and post-match interaction are to keep cricket professional, friendly and fair.
