Former cricketer Atul Wassan defended Indian players as they refused to shake hands with the Pakistan team after their Asia Cup 2025 clash, saying that if the Suryakumar Yadav-led side is not willing, then why are the Men in Green insisting on it.
Before the first ball of the rivalry fixture was bowled, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Salman turned heads by not engaging in the traditional handshake after the toss. During the toss, neither skipper maintained eye contact nor tried to initiate a handshake and eschewed the gesture.<
Match referee Andy Pycroft has found himself at the centre of controversy after India's seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup clash at Dubai on Sunday, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Skipper Suryakumar's knock of 47* and economical spells from spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel were the major highlights as India continued their dominant run in T20Is with a seven-wicket win over Pakistan at Dubai on Sunday.
White-ball head coach Mike Hesson explained Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha's absence from the post-match presentation after their limp seven-wicket loss to India at the Asia Cup and subtly blamed it on their arch-rival's refusal to the customary post-match handshake in Dubai on Sunday.
After a thrilling win over Pakistan by seven wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav explained the team's decision to refuse a handshake with Men in Green, stating, "there are few things in life are ahead of sportsman spirit."
After a convincing seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory to the Indian armed forces and paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims and families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack, saying, "We stand with them."
Sachin Tendulkar supported Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for batting and completing their century despite England skipper Ben Stokes asking for a handshake and being ready for a draw in the fourth Test at Manchester.
Ben Stokes said we are over it, but we won't let our bowler bowl in a situation where we can't win the game and risk exposing any of those guys to injury.
Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel shared his views on the handshake controversy that happened in the fourth Test between India and England, stating that while India were right in their approach, they perhaps could have batted a little longer, especially after the hard work put in by their