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No handshakes between India and Pakistan players as political tension spills onto cricket field

India secured a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 clash held Sunday evening in Dubai.
The match followed a turbulent period marked by an April terrorist attack in Pahalgam, killing 26 Indians and escalating military tensions.
During the game, Indian players, including captain Suryakumar Yadav, refused the customary handshakes with Pakistan players at the toss and after the win.
At the post-match press conference, Yadav explained that the choice to avoid handshakes occurred afterwards and was in accordance with the guidelines set by the government and BCCI.
This stance emphasizes the enduring political rift that ended bilateral cricket since 2013, restricting matches to multilateral tournaments and fueling renewed boycott calls.

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