The PCB later clarified that match referee Andy Pycroft had instructed Salman not to shake hands at the toss, but insisted India's conduct ran against the "spirit of cricket."
Suryakumar Yadav dedicates India's Asia Cup win over Pakistan to armed forces, defends no-handshake stance, and sparks sportsmanship debate.
Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the win to the armed forces for their bravery in Operation Sindoor, saying he hopes the team keeps inspiring them and giving them reasons to smile.
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Suryakumar Yadav hit a six to win the match for India. Then he just went back to the pavilion without shaking hands with Pakistani players
IND vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS: Skipper Surya (47*) and Shivam Dube finish off the tie within 16 overs as India convincingly got all the points in Dubai on the night.
The live telecast of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India. IND vs PAK live streaming is available on Sony LIV. India need 128 runs to win
Their very first T20 meeting came during the inaugural 2007 World T20 in South Africa, marking the start of countless memorable moments.
The live streaming of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted 112 T20 matches, where chasing teams have had a slight edge with 59 wins compared to 52 victories for sides batting first
Only BCCI acting president Rajeev Shukla is expected at the India vs Pakistan clash, while ICC chairman Jay Shah will miss the game as he is currently in the US.
Charith Asalanka and his men start their tournament strongly with a confident 6-wicket win on the night.
With valuable points at stake, the stage is set for an intense and entertaining contest between two determined teams.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has reduced ticket prices for the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match after initial sluggish sales
The side batting first in Abu Dhabi has emerged victorious 42 times, while the chasing team has won on 50 occasions.
The reigning champions from the 2022 T20 Asia Cup will be eager to begin their title defence with a strong performance against a confident Bangladesh side.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have faced each other 20 times in T20 internationals, with Sri Lanka holding a slender lead of 12 wins to Bangladesh's 8.
India's young opener Abhishek Sharma has shown fearlessness against spin in the powerplay, but his challenge against Mohammad Nawaz will be intriguing
If Pakistan execute their game plan and play good cricket, they can beat any team, including India in the Asia Cup, captain Salman Agha said after his side's 93-run win over Oman here on Friday.
Ayub emphasized that the team management has been driving one simple message for months: learn from what's behind, don't dwell on it, and move forward.