Colombo, Feb. 15 -- There were no handshakes between the captains at the toss as India and Pakistan geared up for another high-stakes showdown, reviving memories of a controversial "no-handshake" episode that had triggered widespread debate in the past.
The Asia Cup last year had a similar row when Indian players did not engage in customary post-match handshakes with their Pakistan counterparts after a tense encounter. The incident sparked strong reactions across the cricketing world, with sections of the Pakistani media terming it against the spirit of the game, while several former cricketers from both sides weighed in on whether such gestures were mandatory or merely symbolic.
However, cricket's playing conditions do not make handshake...