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India vs Pakistan: Who Said What After ASIA CUP Match
India swept Pakistan aside with a dominant victory in their Asia Cup 2025 clash, chasing down a target of 128 in just 15.5 overs.
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After the match, India refused to shake hands with Pakistan, and the latter's captain Salman Ali Agha did not attend the post-match presentation.
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Here's what was said after the match:
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"We stand by the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces."
Suryakumar Yadav, India captain:
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"This match was important to show solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack. We want to thank the Indian Army for successful Op. Sindoor."
Gautam Gambhir, India coach:
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"We were ready to shake hands but are disappointed that our opposition did not do that. We went over but they had already gone into the changing room."
Mike Hesson, Pakistan coach:
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"The PCB has demanded the immediate removal of the Match Referee from the Asia Cup, regarding violations of the ICC Code of Conduct."
Mohsin Naqvi, PCB chairman:
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"If there is no law, then the Indian cricket team isn't bound to shake hands with an opposition with whom there is a history of a strained relationship."
BCCI insider to PTI:
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