By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | September 15, 2025
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On September 14, India’s fans stood divided on whether the match should have been boycotted, the skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, walked out onto the field for the toss.
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While the coin flip went Pakistan’s way, it was India’s captain who caught the eye as he showed no inclination to shake the hands of his Pakistani counterpart, Salman Agha. Picking up on Suryakumar’s firmness, Agha did not extend his hand either.
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The match was ruled and dominated by India through and through.
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Once Suryakumar hit the winning runs, the drama heightened. He and Shivam Dube just walked off the field.
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It was then observed that Mike Hesson, the head coach of the Pakistan team, and the skipper had gone towards the Indian dressing room, but no player came out.
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Hesson was left frustrated at the conduct of the Indian team and believed that the match ended on a bad note.
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On the other hand, India’s skipper dedicated the win to the country’s armed forces and the victims of the April terror attack.
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When asked about the handshake situation, Suryakumar simply said: “Some things are beyond the spirit of sportsmanship.”
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) over the act.