Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali refuse to shake hands at toss of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025

New Delhi: The atmosphere at the Dubai International Stadium was hot as usual, but this time there was something different. When India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha entered the field, a huge crowd of spectators welcomed them with great enthusiasm. But, in this high-voltage Asia Cup match, there was no traditional handshake between the two captains. Both the captains handed over the list of their teams to the umpire, then headed straight to the dressing room after a brief conversation with commentator Ravi Shastri.

Suryakumar Yadav’s decision: Not shaking hands was his own choice According to media reports, Suryakumar Yadav had already told the team on the morning of the match that he would not shake hands with the Pakistani captain. But he clarified that this was a personal choice and there was no pressure on the rest of the team members.

Tension increased after Pahalgam attack, players were confused It was clear in the minds of the players that there is anger in India after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, in which 26 people died. Playing this match amidst the retaliatory action by India had become a sensitive issue. This match was possible only under the instructions of the BCCI and the government.