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IND vs PAK Asia Cup: Pakistan Lodges Protest with ACC After Indian Players Refuse Handshake Post Match
India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistan after a seven-wicket win sparked controversy, with Pakistan's captain boycotting the post-match presentation in response.
- On September 14, 2025, India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup match held at Dubai Stadium, with Indian players refusing the customary post-match handshake.
- This match took place amid elevated tensions following an April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists, which India blamed on Pakistan and retaliated against with missile strikes.
- India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav explained that the choice to forgo the handshake was made in agreement with both the Indian government and the national cricket authority, reflecting the wider political situation.
- India chased a modest target of 128 runs in 15.5 overs, led by a 47 not out from Yadav and a strong bowling performance by Kuldeep Yadav, while Pakistan formally protested India’s conduct to the match referee.
- The refusal to observe customary sportsmanship drew disappointment, formal protests, and underscored how political disputes continue to influence cricket relations despite ongoing tournaments.
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‘Lack of sportsmanship’: Reactions pour in after India refuse to shake hands with Pakistan in Asia Cup
Pakistan suffered an ignominious defeat at the hands of India, who beat them by seven wickets after beating the paltry 128-run target set by the Green Shirts. However, the match had been marred by controversy from the beginning due to calls from across the border to “boycott” the fixture. It seems the pressure got to the players as well, with the Indian team refusing to shake hands with their rivals at the toss and after the match. Furthermore,…
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Suryakumar Yadav gave a fitting response to the arch-rivals and dedicated the win to the armed forces who, in reply of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22, launched Operation Sindoor to kill the terrorists involved behind the brutal killings of Indian nationals. 🏏 IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board Lodges Protest With Asian Cricket Council After India’s Handshake Snub.
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