What did Suryakumar Yadav say when he shook hands with the Pakistan captain?

Question on toss between India and Pakistan

New Delhi: The match between India and Pakistan has special significance for cricket lovers. There is enthusiasm among the fans for the T20 World Cup match to be held in Colombo on Sunday. But this time one question remains the center of discussion: Will Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistani captain Salman Aga shake hands with each other at the time of toss? There was a dispute over this between the two teams during the Asia Cup last year, when the handshake was not done.

Suryakumar Yadav’s frank statement

Indian team captain Suryakumar Yadav, known for his outspoken views in the T-20 format, adopted the same approach here too. When he was asked a question about the handshake, he said that there are still 24 hours left to decide, so be patient. This statement has created a stir on social media. He said smilingly, ‘Eat comfortably and sleep now, a decision on this will be taken before the match tomorrow.’

Controversy started in Asia Cup

This handshake issue has become important because the 2025 Asia Cup has created tension in the relations between the two countries. India had defeated Pakistan thrice in that competition, but after the end of none of the matches the players shook hands with each other. During this time, the Indian team had also refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board President Mohsin Naqvi. This tension is still fresh in the minds of the players of both the teams.

Salman Aga’s perspective

At the same time, Pakistan captain Salman Aga also did not give any clear answer on this subject. He said it should be left for tomorrow. According to him, cricket should always be played in the spirit of the game. However, he also said that his personal opinion does not matter much, as ultimately it depends on the stand of the Indian team. The Pakistani camp will be waiting for the reaction of the Indian captain at the time of toss.