No handshake at toss: India's stance against Pak continues despite calls for 'spirit'

February 15, 2026 at 01:10 PM

By Times of India

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the T20 World Cup toss in Colombo. This continues India's stance, observed since the Asia Cup 2025, sparking debate. While Pakistan expressed openness to the gesture, India's captain remained non-committal, emphasizing a focus on cricket.

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India's captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the T20 World Cup toss in Colombo. This continues India's stance, observed since the Asia Cup 2025, sparking debate. While Pakistan expressed openness to the gesture, India's captain remained non-committal, emphasizing a focus on cricket. This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the T20 World Cup toss in Colombo. This continues India's stance, observed since the Asia Cup 2025, sparking debate. While Pakistan expressed openness to the gesture, India's captain remained non-committal, emphasizing a focus on cricket.

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