IND vs PAK: In this match, Surya did not shake hands with Pakistani captain Salman Ali Aga, maintaining the no handshake policy.
IND vs PAK: The biggest match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is being played between India and Pakistan in Colombo. In this match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first. Two major changes have been made in the playing 11 of the Indian team, Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav have returned to the team. In this match, Surya did not shake hands with Pakistani captain Salman Ali Aga, maintaining the no handshake policy.
Suryakumar ignored Salman Aga
When the captains of both the teams came to the field for the match between India and Pakistan, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav completely ignored Pakistan captain Salman Ali. Surya did not even look at Salman nor shook hands with him. After the toss, both the captains proceeded towards their dugouts after talking to the presenter.
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What did the Pak captain say about the handshake?
In the press conference before the great match between India and Pakistan, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga was asked about the handshake. On this he said that cricket should always be played with sportsmanship. Whereas Surya had said that what has to be done will be known only at the time of the match.
Did not shake hands even in Asia Cup
Earlier, the handshake controversy was in the headlines during Asia Cup 2025. After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India took a tough stance and refused to shake hands with Pakistani players. During the Asia Cup 2025, the teams of India and Pakistan faced each other thrice but all three times the Indian players did not shake hands, maintaining the no hand shake policy.
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