SaralnamaIndia refused to shake hands with Pakistan after their Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a protest, calling it unsporting. This was the first meeting since the Pahalgam terror attack in April. India had a no-contact policy outside the game. Match referee Andy Pycroft told captains before the toss that handshakes wouldn't happen. Pakistan tried to approach India's dressing room after the match, but India closed their doors. PCB team manager Naveed Akram Cheema filed a formal protest. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match ceremony in protest. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said the decision was pre-planned and not personal. (Updated 15 Sep 2025, 13:27 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- India refused to shake hands with Pakistan after their Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai
- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a protest, calling it unsporting
- This was the first meeting since the Pahalgam terror attack in April