SaralnamaPublished -, 09 IST | Updated -, 09 IST Following India’s impressive seven-wicket win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash in Dubai on Sunday, skipper Suryakumar Yadav refused to engage in the customary pre- and post-match handshakes with the opposition. The April terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, triggered debates over whether India should face Pakistan in the Asia Cup at all. While the government gave its approval for participation, many called for its boycott. However, the BCCI fielded a full-strength team, and Suryakumar made it clear that while India would play, they wouldn’t compromise on their stand. His decision to forgo the handshake ritual was deliberate and showed solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack and the armed forces. The right-handed player later defended the team's decision.… (Updated 15 Sep 2025, 09:51 IST; source: link)
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- Published -, 09 IST | Updated -, 09 IST Following India’s impressive seven- wicket win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash in Dubai on Sunday, skipper Suryakumar Yadav refused to engage in the customary pre- and post-match handshakes with the opposition
- The April terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, triggered debates over whether India should face Pakistan in the Asia Cup at all
- While the government gave its approval for participation, many called for its boycott