Afridi was also critical of his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi, who conceded 23 runs in 2 overs and went wicketless in the big match.
As a guest expert on a panel discussion on SAMAA TV, Yusuf was asked to comment on the outcome of the match, which saw the Men in Blue defeat their formerly bitter rivals by commanding seven wickets.
The Men in Blue's "no-handshake" policy has dominated every conversation at the coffee table.
More than 70 people were killed in missile, drone, and artillery exchanges during the May hostilities between India and Pakistan before a negotiation.
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The PCB has not formally withdrawn or threatened to withdraw, despite the diplomatic strain and a surge of online indignation.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s appeal to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from his duties.
The Dubai surface has consistently supported spin throughout the tournament, and Salman’s decision to bat first left Akhtar visibly frustrated.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the players collectively decided not to engage in post-match handshakes with the Pakistani squad.
Indian team and captain Suryakumar Yadav have been praised for their solidarity by refusing to shake hands with the Pakistani team.
The BCCI is yet to respond to the PCB's statements but it is reliably learnt that if India make the tournament's final on September 28, the players won't be sharing the presentation dais with Naqvi.
By choosing to forgo this tradition, the Men in Blue made a clear statement that their approach towards matches against their arch-rivals is no longer rooted in sporting niceties.
Following the game, India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory and expressed the team's support with the families of those killed in the Pahalgam terror attack.
Muhammad Waseem reached the milestone in just 1,947 balls, surpassing England’s Jos Buttler, who previously held the record at 2,068 balls.
Suryakumar Yadav was questioned about ignoring the handshake on multiple occasions, to which he simply answered: “Some things are beyond a sportsman's spirit.”
The renowned Indian batter, who was well-known for his famous knocks against Pakistan, claimed that while it's difficult to target fast bowlers with the new ball, Abhishek has succeeded in making the bowlers fearful.
With political tensions between India and Pakistan already running high following the recent Pahalgam terror attacks, the Indian team’s actions were widely seen as a silent act of protest—or even a symbolic “boycott.”
Fast bowler Abdullah Ahmadzai, who was part of the Afghanistan reserves, has been promoted to the main squad as Naveen's replacement.
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Pakistan's loss has damaged their campaign and spurred a discussion over the entire direction of their cricket, with Afridi, Akram, and Gavaskar all voicing serious concerns.
PCB has demanded Andy Pycroft, the match referee officiating the high-voltage encounter between India and Pakistan, to be immediately removed from the tournament.
When asked which teams, if not Pakistan, India should be cautious about, Gavaskar mentioned Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
This is now a rivalry only in name, with India barely breaking sweat as they cantered to a seven-wicket win on Sunday night.
Former cricketer Basit Ali also criticized India’s conduct, stressing that refusing handshakes sends the wrong message.
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Gautam Gambhir also made a plea for honesty in all facets of Indian cricket, including coaching and commentary.
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A formal protest has also been lodged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) over the gesture.
Purely from a cricketing point of view, the time has come to move on from the India-Pakistan rivalry. Pakistan’s famed sides of the 1980s and 1990s have long been a thing of the past. They are now cricketing minnows.
The Indian skipper was asked about not shaking hands with the Pakistan team following the match at the press conference.
Suryakumar Yadav and Dube (10*) walked off the field without shaking hands with the opposition, just like the Indian captain did at the toss.
Regarded as a much-awaited fixture, Sunday's clash between India and Pakistan witnessed plenty of backlash over the recent Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
There was no handshake between the two skippers as they handed over their team sheets to the umpire at toss and even at the finish of the game.
While some social media users are calling the low turnout a symbolic win for the Indian public, the match is still being played as scheduled.
Before the start of play, an unusual moment unfolded at the toss. Suryakumar Yadav, leading India, declined the customary handshake with Pakistan’s skipper Salman Ali Agha.
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Back in April, a devastating terror attack near Pahalgam claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
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In my three decades of covering sport I haven’t covered a game like this. Almost everyone is on the edge. No one is willing to open up and that explains the anxiety and the tension.
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The protest has been over the heinous Pahalgam attack earlier this year, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
The outcome of this match will determine, which team between the two will finish at the top after the Group stage.
Such was the elegance of one of the shots, which Kohli sent over Rauf for a maximum, that it still dominates the highlight reels.
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The players are strictly following the directives of the BCCI and the Indian government, says India's Dutch fielding coach Ryan ten Doeschate.
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