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The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is going on in India and Sri Lanka. The next big match will be between India Women and Pakistan Women on Sunday, October 5, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. While cricket fans are excited about the game, another question is making headlines—will the Indian players continue to avoid handshakes with Pakistan?
Why the Handshake Question Came Up
Recently, in the Asia Cup 2025, the Indian men’s team did not exchange handshakes with Pakistan players. This created a debate about sportsmanship and political tension. Now people are asking if the same will happen in the women’s World Cup as well.
What BCCI Secretary Said:
"I cannot forecast anything, but our relationship with that country is the same; nothing has changed. India will play according to cricket rules. Whatever is in the MCC regulations will be followed. Whether there will be handshakes or hugs, I cannot assure anything at this moment."
His statement kept the situation unclear, which means fans will have to wait until match day to see what happens.
Will there be handshakes? BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia tells me their relationship with Pakistan hasn’t changed, “rather it has got worse,” ahead of Ind v Pak in Women’s World Cup. Full interview out later in BBC Stumped pod @BBCWSSport @bbcsounds ? ? https://t.co/C7Unf4xP8x pic.twitter.com/PR0vojOBXO
— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) October 2, 2025
India’s Record Against Pakistan Women
- India Women have won 11 matches in ODIs against Pakistan Women.
- They have never lost to Pakistan in this format.
- In their last match, India Women defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs (DLS method).
- Pakistan Women lost their last game to Bangladesh by 7 wickets.
This shows that India are in strong form, while Pakistan will be fighting hard to get their first win in the tournament.
Why Handshakes Matter
In cricket, a handshake is a common way to show respect and fair play. But when it comes to India vs Pakistan, this small act often becomes a political issue. Some see avoiding handshakes as a message of tension between the two countries.
However, for the players on the ground, the main focus will still be on winning the match and keeping their World Cup hopes alive.
India ?? and Pakistan ?? skip the handshake at toss for the 3rd time in a row! ?❌
— SportsTiger (@The_SportsTiger) September 28, 2025
?: ACC #INDvsPAK #AsiaCup2025 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/09J4MMAsy8
Final Word
The India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup clash promises to be full of excitement. Whether the players shake hands or not remains a mystery. One thing is sure—the battle on the field will be intense, with India looking to continue their unbeaten run and Pakistan aiming for a breakthrough victory.
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