India, June 5 -- India defeated Pakistan in a thrilling knockout clash to reach the men's U18 Asia Cup hockey final on Friday. While fans witnessed an intense showdown involving the arch-rivals, one moment sparked buzz online. Before the India vs Pakistan hockey match started in Japan, players from both teams exchanged customary handshakes, which is a norm in all sports. However, the Indian cricket team has avoided pre-match handshakes with Pakistani players in recent competitions. After images from the U18 hockey clash went viral, many asked if the "no handshake" rule was only restricted to cricket.

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