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There were no handshakes between players after India’s win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four (Image via X/@BCCI) The handshake controversy between India and Pakistan refused to die down on Sunday, with Indian players once again walking past their opponents without doing the customary gesture at the Asia Cup Super Four clash in…
NEW DELHI: The absence of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s name from India’s squad for the 2025 Asia Cup immediately caught attention, sparking debate among fans and cricket analysts. With Shubman Gill returning as vice-captain and Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson retaining their spots, the 23-year-old opening batter was left out, despite a stellar record in international cricket.Go…
Players of Pakistan and UAE shake hands after the Asia Cup match on September 17, 2025 in Dubai. (Getty Images) Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary claims the Pakistan Cricket Board’s recent controversies during the Asia Cup, including boycott threats, disputes with ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, and the handshake row with India, were attempts to…
Eating with your hands, a practice rooted in centuries-old traditions across cultures, is often overlooked in modern dining. However, UK-based NHS surgeon Dr. Karan Rajan emphasises that this simple habit offers notable health benefits supported by science. Hand-eating encourages slower, mindful consumption, which improves digestion by allowing better chewing and stimulating digestive enzymes. It also…
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav with teammate Shivam Dube. (Pic Credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: There is plenty of noise about India refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players after their Asia Cup 2025 Group A match in Dubai on Sunday — and rightly so. The customary handshake was expected, but never came. What slipped under the…
Pakistan team after the match in Dubai. (Pic credit: Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: India’s commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday may have looked routine on the scoreboard, but the aftermath turned the Dubai International Stadium into the stage of a diplomatic drama. Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha refused to attend…
Mike Hesson (Photo by TOI Sports reporter Pratyush Raj) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: India’s commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday was overshadowed by a post-match controversy, with Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expressing disappointment over India’s refusal to engage in the customary handshake.“We were ready to shake hands,…
Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav immediately walk down the ground and into the Team India hut after the win. They did not shake hands with the Pakistan players (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team’s decision to avoid handshakes with Pakistan players following their Asia Cup clash in Dubai was…
No handshakes between the two teams after the game (Images via X, Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: India cruised to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in their high-stakes Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday, but the result was overshadowed by off-field drama as Indian players skipped the customary post-match handshake on Sunday.Chasing 128, skipper…
Hardik Pandya (ACC Photo) The Dubai International Cricket Stadium was drenched in noise and passion on Sunday as India and Pakistan renewed their storied rivalry in the Asia Cup 2025. But amid the charged atmosphere, one moment stood out, with Hardik Pandya, India’s star all-rounder, appearing visibly emotional during the national anthem, his eyes moist…
