Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar After its encounter in the Asia Cup 2025, the team expressed disappointment over India’s refusal to join hands with Pakistan players. Akhtar also urged India to separate politics from cricket and said that Suryakumar Yadav’s side should have shown grace while joining hands.
India left Pakistan in its group A Clash at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 14 September, Sunday. In Blue, men banned Pakistan at 127 for nine wickets in 20 overs. In response, Suryakumar Yadav -led side chased the target in just 15.5 overs, losing only three wickets to win.
Look: India is without handshake after victory over Pakistan
Suryakumar Yadav To finish the match, the left -handed wrist spinner Sufiyan Mudyim was killed by six. The Indian skipper scored 47 off 37 balls, including five borders and one six, while Shivam Dubey did not add 10 at the other end.
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After the victory, Suryakumar and Dubey went straight to the dressing room instead of joining hands with Pakistan players. In particular, Pakistan cricketers joined hands with each other on the field, and the Indian team did the same near the border.
India clarified that they did not want to share friendly gestures with Pakistan. Many believe that it came from the instructions given by higher officials, not only the players.
There is no handshake after the innings. It was done by Akash and Shivam Dubey. pic.twitter.com/ljnbtnfksf
– indianteamcric (@teamindacrick) September 14, 2025
Shoaib Akhtar slam India to join hands after Asia Cup Clash
Shoaib Akhtar shared his views when India refused to join hands with Pakistan players Asia Cup Conflict. The former fast bowler said that cricket should not be pulled into political issues and the players were urged to showcase sportsmanship.
“I am speechless. It is disappointing to see and I don’t know what to say. Salute to India. Just don’t make things political. Cricket match Han Isco political mats. We have given a single statement.
“(Don’t make a cricket match political. We have said good things about you. We can say a lot of things about no handshek. There are quarrels, even inside your house. Forget it, forget it.
Shoaib Akhtar cried on Handshahek Saga, ● The same man was shouting months ago with Aseem Munir and Afridi. Well done Surya – Dark strike as Noor Khan Air Base! #Indvspak #Indiancrick #Indivspakistan #Aisacup2025 #Indvspak2025 https://t.co/6o4xkugn8u pic.twitter.com/t9v8pck0u8
– Gaurav (@k_gauravs) September 15, 2025
Thik Kiya Salman Ali Agha Ne – Shoaib Akhtar
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga Left the presentation ceremony. Shoaib Akhtar supported his decision and said that the captain did the right thing by staying away.
Akhtar said, “Salman Ali Agha was thickened, that Nahi Gaya Post Match Meen, Good (Salman Ali Aga did the right thing, he did not go to the afternoon ceremony, good),” Akhtar said.
Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav avoided customary handshake in the toss before the match. The two leaders did not exchange greetings despite crossing the road.
Pakistan is facing Pakistan in its final group-off competition of Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, 17 September.
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