India, May 2 -- Salman Ali Agha has once again dragged the Asia Cup 2026 handshake controversy back into focus. The episode dates back to last year's tournament, when India skipper Suryakumar Yadav declined the customary pre-match handshake with his Pakistani counterpart as a mark of solidarity with the families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people lost their lives. The tournament was held in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, during a period of heightened tensions between the two nations. The stance extended beyond the toss as well, with Indian players avoiding post-match handshakes in all three meetings against Pakistan, including the final, as Suryakumar and co emerged victorious on each occasion.

Agha brought the ...