Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized India's 'no-handshake' policy against Pakistan, deeming it "silly" and unbecoming of a major cricketing nation. He urged India to either play in the spirit of the game or avoid matches altogether. India's captain Suryakumar Yadav remained non-committal on the gesture ahead of their T20 World Cup clash.
Former skipper Rohit Sharma's potential presence at the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo has sparked fan speculation following his airport sighting. Amidst ongoing political tensions, captains were questioned about handshakes, with Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha suggesting "we will see tomorrow." India's Suryakumar Yadav urged focus on the cricket itself.
India and Pakistan's T20 World Cup encounters have been closely contested, despite India's 7-1 head-to-head record. Recent matches in the 2020s, including the 2021 loss, the thrilling 2022 victory, and the tight 2024 win, highlight decisive moments rather than one-sided dominance.