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India's commanding 7-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 should have been a reason for jubilation. Instead, it has ignited one of the fiercest debates in recent cricketing history. The controversy stems from the Indian team's refusal, under captain Suryakumar Yadav, to participate in the customary post-match handshake with Pakistani players.
Their gesture, aimed at honoring victims of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, was lauded by many Indians but drew sharp criticism from across the border.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wasted no time in escalating the issue. It lodged complaints with both th...