India secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Asia Cup match in Dubai, but the win was overshadowed by a tense post-match exchange. Pakistan coach Mike Hesson revealed that India's players declined to shake hands with their opponents, a traditional gesture of sportsmanship.
The match, which took place on September 14, marked the first encounter between the two nations since a four-day military conflict in April. The conflict was sparked by a militant attack in India-administered Kashmir, which India blamed on Pakistan.
After India's victory, captain Suryakumar Yadav and batting partner Shivam Dube quickly left the field without shaking hands with the Pakistani players. Pakistan's players approached India's dugout, but the Indian team had already retreated to the dressing room.
Hesson expressed disappointment at the snub, stating that Pakistan was "ready to shake hands at the end of the game." He suggested that the decision not to shake hands was a "flow on" from India's actions.
The Asia Cup match was a significant event, with both teams competing in the tournament. India and Pakistan have a long-standing rivalry, and their matches are often highly anticipated and closely watched.
In the match, India's spinners played a crucial role in restricting Pakistan to 127-9. Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav took 3-18, while left-arm spinner Axar Patel claimed 2-18. India's batting was led by Suryakumar, who finished unbeaten on 47.
The win marked India's sixth consecutive victory over Pakistan in men's cricket. The two teams may meet again in the Asia Cup if they progress to the later stages of the tournament.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, which have impacted their cricketing relations. The two nations have not played each other regularly, except in global events, due to the strained relations.
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