Saralnama7 wickets separated India and Pakistan in their first Asia Cup 2025 clash on in Dubai. India skipped pre- and post-match handshakes with Pakistan. Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha avoided the customary handshake at the toss. Indian players left the field immediately after the match. Pakistan's skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation in protest. PCB filed a complaint against match referee Andy Pycroft. They demanded his removal, claiming he violated cricket's spirit. ICC rejected this demand. PCB hinted at withdrawing from the tournament. Pakistan delayed their arrival for the UAE game. Agha is now the most trending player in the tournament due to these controversies. India and Pakistan met again on in Dubai for the Super Four stage. (Updated 21 Sep 2025, 22:49 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 7 wickets separated India and Pakistan in their first Asia Cup 2025 clash on in Dubai
- India skipped pre- and post-match handshakes with Pakistan
- Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha avoided the customary handshake at the toss