‘I wasn’t desperate’: Salman Ali Agha breaks silence on India vs Pakistan handshake snub | Cricket News – The Times of India

‘I wasn’t desperate’: Salman Ali Agha breaks silence on India vs Pakistan handshake snub | Cricket News – The Times of India

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha stand for the coin toss of the Asia Cup cricket final (AP Photo) Salman Ali Agha has reopened the debate around the Asia Cup 2025 handshake controversy, revisiting an incident that drew widespread attention during last year’s tournament. The episode occurred when India captain Suryakumar…

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Indian women’s team allrounder Deepti Sharma on India vs Pakistan handshake controversy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Indian women’s team allrounder Deepti Sharma on India vs Pakistan handshake controversy | Cricket News – The Times of India

Deepti Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: The Indian men’s cricket team’s decision to not shake hands with the Pakistan players after their group match in the ongoing Asia Cup has stirred a controversy. Ahead of the second Women’s ODI at the PCA Mullanpur Stadium here, asked whether the Indian women’s team will follow suit in…

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India vs Pakistan controversy: Why handshakes matter in cricket — rules and protocols explained | Cricket News – The Times of India

India vs Pakistan controversy: Why handshakes matter in cricket — rules and protocols explained | Cricket News – The Times of India

The incident occurred after India’s seven-wicket victory, when the team declined to shake hands with Pakistani players in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has escalated tensions with India by demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following a controversial handshake refusal…

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Handshake row takes ugly turn as Pakistan threaten to withdraw from Asia Cup 2025 | Cricket News – The Times of India

Handshake row takes ugly turn as Pakistan threaten to withdraw from Asia Cup 2025 | Cricket News – The Times of India

India vs Pakistan (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Pakistan are highly likely to withdraw from the remaining matches of the Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft is not removed from the tournament’s panel, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has warned.TimesofIndia.com understands that the latest warning of withdrawal is the result of the controversy over the…

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