{"id":484,"date":"2025-09-15T06:27:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/?p=484"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:27:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:27:48","slug":"india-skips-handshakes-with-pakistan-after-asia-cup-triumph-raising-eyebrows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/india-skips-handshakes-with-pakistan-after-asia-cup-triumph-raising-eyebrows\/","title":{"rendered":"India Skips Handshakes with Pakistan After Asia Cup Triumph, Raising Eyebrows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dubai, 14 September 2025<\/strong> \u2014 In a match that was as much about geopolitics as cricket, India handed Pakistan a resounding seven-wicket defeat in their Group A Asia Cup clash in Dubai. But it was what happened <em>after<\/em> the final ball\u2014and even before the toss\u2014that grabbed headlines more than the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Match Recap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pakistan were bowled out for <strong>127\/9<\/strong>, with strong performances from India\u2019s spinners who effectively choked the middle overs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In reply, India chased the target comfortably, reaching 128 with <strong>4.1 overs remaining<\/strong>. Key batting came from <strong>Abhishek Sharma<\/strong>, <strong>Tilak Varma<\/strong>, and captain <strong>Suryakumar Yadav<\/strong>, who remained unbeaten.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/download-2.jpg\" alt=\"Asia Cup\" class=\"wp-image-486\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Went Wrong after the Game: No Handshake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally after a game, teams shake hands\u2014at the toss, at the end, and during presentation ceremonies. But this time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both teams\u2019 captains skipped the handshake at the pre-match toss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After India sealed the win, the Indian players moved straight to the dressing room without shaking hands with the Pakistani team or even the match officials. Pakistan waited outside, but there was no interaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India\u2019s Explanation &amp; Political Undertones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s captain <strong>Suryakumar Yadav<\/strong> defended the gesture, stating that it was not just about cricket; it was a show of solidarity in light of recent events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The team dedicated the win to the victims of the <strong>Pahalgam terror attack<\/strong> and to India\u2019s armed forces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yadav said that few things in life are \u201cahead of sportsmanship.\u201d He also mentioned that the decision had alignment from both <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcci.tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BCCI<\/a><\/strong> and the Indian government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Also read:-   <a href=\"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/google-pixel-9-deal-get-it-in-this-big-billion-day-sale\/\">Half-Price Google Pixel 9 Deal: Get It For Less Than \u20b935,000 This Big Billion Day Sale!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responses &amp; Backlash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The refusal to follow the usual post-match courtesies drew criticism:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pakistan coach Mike Hesson<\/strong> expressed disappointment, saying his team was willing to shake hands but found that India had already retreated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mohsin Naqvi<\/strong>, ACC &amp; PCB chief, called the move \u201ca violation of the spirit of sportsmanship,\u201d and said that dragging politics into sport is regrettable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This incident is significant for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sporting Etiquette<\/strong>: Handshakes and post-match acknowledgments are part of fair play and traditional decorum in cricket. Refusing them sends a strong message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Political Context<\/strong>: Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated since the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent military operations. What happens on the field is often read as a symbolic gesture off the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fan Expectations &amp; Media Scrutiny<\/strong>: Fans and media are deeply attentive to gestures in high-profile India-Pakistan matches. Acts that break convention tend to get amplified and may affect the narrative around sports diplomacy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>  Also read:-  <a href=\"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/hero-xoom-160-launched-next-gen-power-scooter-premium-styling\/\">Hero Xoom 160 Launched Next-Gen Power Scooter with Premium Styling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India now leads Group A in the Asia Cup after this win and is likely to proceed to the Super 4 stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pakistan faces pressure to respond not just with performances on the field but also with statements off it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debate will continue over whether cricket should remain isolated from political tensions or if sporting events inevitably reflect broader national moods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While India\u2019s victory over Pakistan in Dubai was decisive in cricketing terms, the post-match handshake snub has stirred much more conversation. Beyond the runs, wickets, and strategy, the incident underscores how cricket remains deeply interwoven with national sentiment in the subcontinent. Whether one views the action as justified or not, the ripple effects are already substantial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai, 14 September 2025 \u2014 In a match that was as much about geopolitics as cricket, India handed Pakistan a resounding seven-wicket defeat in their Group A Asia Cup clash in Dubai. But it was what happened after the final ball\u2014and even before the toss\u2014that grabbed headlines more than the victory. 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