No-Handshake Policy Continues as Shreyas Iyer, Sahibzada Farhan Skip Customary Greeting at Asian Games Final

Who is Sahibzada Farhan? All you need to know about batter leading Pakistan in Asian Games 2026 final against India

Sahibzada Farhan is leading Pakistan in the men's cricket tournament at Asian Games 2026, wherein the Men in Green are taking on India in the final. 

India vs Pakistan: Cricket teams skip handshake, others embrace Asian Games spirit

India and Pakistan skipped the customary handshake before the Asian Games men's cricket final in Nisshin. The contrast with warmer exchanges in table tennis, squash, hockey and volleyball underlined how differently the rivalry played out across sports.

No-handshake policy continues as Shreyas Iyer, Sahibzada Farhan skip customary greeting at Asian Games final

Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer and Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan did not shake hands at the toss ahead of the men's cricket final at the Asian Games in

IND vs PAK: Why didn’t Shreyas Iyer & Sahibzada Farhan shake hands with each other?

Shreyas Iyer and Sahibzada Farhan are leading their respective teams in IND vs PAK Asian Games 2026 final. Here's why they didn't shake hands.

No handshake, but Shreyas Iyer, Sahibzada Farhan exchange smiles in IND vs PAK final

The India vs Pakistan gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026 started with an interesting yet familiar moment at the toss on Saturday (October 3). India captain Shreyas Iyer and Pakistan skipper Sahibzada Farhan did not shake hands when they met for the toss, but both players were seen smiling and nodding at each other.