India vs Pakistan Handshake Row Explained

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Pakistan were no match for India in their Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai on Sunday, September 14.

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It was the first meeting between the two bitter rivals since the dastardly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

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26 Indian tourists were killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists, prompting India to launch Operation Sindoor in retaliation.

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A huge controversey erupted after the match as the Indian team refused to shake hands with their counterparts.

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India captain Suryakumar Yadav, who hit the winning runs, justified the decision to not shake hands with the opposition.

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He said that the no-handshake stance was their way of showing solidarity with the families of the Pahalgam terrorist attack victims.

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Even at the toss, Suryakumar did not interact or shake hands with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha.

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Salman boycotted the match presentation ceremony after what transpired at the toss, as well as post-match.

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In response, the Pakistan team management lodged a protest, calling the behaviour against the spirit of sports.

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According to reports, India head coach Gautam Gambhir orchestrated the handshake snub.

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The series of events could be repeated as both teams could meet twice more in the remainder of the tournament.

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