"Yadav, though, crushed all expectations by saying his team's thumping seven-wicket win in the T20 match was a perfect reply to Pakistan in the wake of the intense four-day cross-border conflict that brought both countries to the brink of an all-out war in May. Our [Indian] government and the BCCI [Board of Control for Cricket in India] were aligned on the decision to play this match."
"Yadav, who hit the winning runs for India, walked off the field alongside his batting partner, Shivam Dube, without approaching the Pakistani captain and team for the traditional post-match handshakes. Pakistan's players trudged off in a group and waited for the Indian squad and support staff to come out and shake hands, as is the norm at the end of cricket matches."
A political standoff between India and Pakistan influenced the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai. India's captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed his team opted not to shake hands with Pakistan as a mark of protest. The Group A fixture was cleared to proceed after deliberations by the Indian government and the BCCI. Yadav described the seven-wicket T20 win as a perfect reply following a four-day cross-border conflict in May. Yadav and batting partner Shivam Dube left the field without approaching the Pakistani side. Pakistani players waited while the Indian contingent only shook among themselves before entering their dressing room.
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