India, June 14 -- Harmanpreet Kaur's India will begin their Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on Sunday evening against arch-rival Pakistan. The matches between these two teams have been lopsided in India's favour, but just because it's Pakistan, the Women in Blue cannot afford to take it easy. And since the match is between India and Pakistan, the handshake question is once again popping up. It remains to be seen whether the players from both teams extend customary pre-match and post-match greetings, but as of now, it looks highly unlikely.

Ever since the Asia Cup last year, players from both the men's and women's teams have not shaken hands with Pakistan players, given the current political climate. The stance taken by Suryakumar Yad...