US EditionAfter India-Pakistan Handshake Row, U-19 World Cup Match Against Bangladesh Sees Similar Controversy
India and Bangladesh U19 captains omitted the traditional handshake at the toss amid diplomatic tensions, reflecting ongoing disputes including IPL player removals and World Cup venue controversies.
- On January 17, 2026, India captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh vice-captain Zawad Abrar declined the handshake at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, and Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl.
- In recent months, ties frayed after Kolkata Knight Riders released Mustafizur Rahman amid reports of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to travel to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- At the toss, Ayush Mhatre and Zawad Abrar stood side by side without eye contact, with Abrar walking to the presenter and Mhatre speaking separately; this mirrors Indian captains Suryakumar Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur snubbing Pakistan teams last year.
- With less than three weeks until the T20 World Cup, uncertainty continues over Bangladesh's participation, whose group-stage matches are scheduled in Kolkata and Mumbai.
- For the nineteen-and-under players, diplomatic disputes have filtered into youth cricket, with instances of past scuffles and fines highlighting broader India-Bangladesh tensions.
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