Colombo, February 15: In a highly anticipated cricket match between India and Pakistan, tensions were palpable as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha once again refrained from the traditional handshake during the toss. The match is taking place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, where Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first.
The absence of a handshake highlighted the ongoing rift between the two teams, as Suryakumar maintained a policy of not shaking hands with his Pakistani counterpart, a stance he has upheld since the Asia Cup in Dubai last year.
Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the loss of lives, Suryakumar’s decision to forgo the handshake is seen as a gesture of respect for the victims’ families and solidarity with the Indian Army following Operation Sindoor.
Even after the match, it is anticipated that players and support staff from both teams may continue to avoid handshakes. This was evident before the match when neither captain committed to a handshake, despite Agha expressing a desire to uphold the spirit of cricket. The memories of the tragic Pahalgam attack remain fresh in the minds of the Indian team.
During a pre-tournament press conference in Dubai, Suryakumar faced backlash after shaking hands with the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi, which adds to the complexities surrounding the current cricketing rivalry.
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