Ponting Clarifies Position on Asia Cup Handshake Controversy After Name Misuse by Pakistani Users

The 2025 Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan led to a significant handshake controversy. This incident fueled disputes, including on social media, where Pakistani users attempted to discredit India. As part of this, they falsely used the name of former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. Ponting has since refuted these statements, posting on his Instagram to clarify that he had not made any comments on the Asia Cup. The fabricated posts, which were critical of India, misrepresented Ponting’s position. The game, won by India with 7 wickets on September 15, witnessed a lack of handshake between the teams, leading to the current uproar.