If India don't want to shake hands, Pakistan has no desire either: Mohsin Naqvi

New Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has responded to India’s no-handshake policy, stating that Pakistan would be comfortable if the BCCI continued with the same approach. Since the Asia Cup in September, neither India’s men’s nor women’s teams have participated in handshakes with Pakistan players during the officials walk or after matches. The U-19 Indian team also followed the policy during the Under-19 Asia Cup earlier this month.

“Our belief remains the same even today, and believe me, the Prime Minister himself has told me twice that we shouldn’t let politics come into all of this. From day one, our stance has been that cricket and politics should remain separate. On that day, Sarfaraz must have told you what kind of attitude was shown, and what it was like,” said Naqvi.

He added that Pakistan would respect India’s decision and ensure that both teams are treated equally whenever they face each other on the field.