Ravi Thakur - Monday, Sep 22, 2025The controversy surrounding the non-handshake during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match played at the Dubai International Stadium on September 21st has taken a new turn. This time, neither the players nor any ICC officials were present at the event, but Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir was in the spotlight. India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in this match. After the match, coach Gambhir instructed his players to shake hands only with the umpires, not with other teams. This video is now rapidly going viral.
Even during the toss before the India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha, instead turning directly to presenter Ravi Shastri and then referee Andy Pycroft. Even after the match, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya went straight to the dressing room and did not shake hands with the Pakistani players.
viral videoHowever, coach Gautam Gambhir later called the Indian players back onto the field and asked them to shake hands only with the umpires. The players left after shaking hands with the umpires, leaving the Pakistani team stunned. After the match, Gambhir shared a photo of the Indian players on Instagram and wrote just one word: "Fearless."
Even during the toss before the India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha, instead turning directly to presenter Ravi Shastri and then referee Andy Pycroft. Even after the match, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya went straight to the dressing room and did not shake hands with the Pakistani players.
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