A significant dispute has emerged from the 2025 Asia Cup following India’s victory over Pakistan. The core of the controversy is the Indian team’s decision not to engage in handshakes with Pakistani players, both during the coin toss and after the match. This perceived slight has provoked considerable anger within Pakistan’s cricket circles, with the team manager lodging a formal complaint at the alleged direction of the PCB. According to reports, the Indian team had received explicit instructions from senior officials to avoid shaking hands with the Pakistani players. This move is seen as a response to the events in Pahalgam, as the Indian team dedicated their victory to the victims of the terrorist attack. Pakistani commentators and former players have criticized India’s conduct.
