The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has addressed the controversy surrounding the lack of handshakes following the India vs. Pakistan match in the Asia Cup. Reports suggest potential disciplinary action against the Indian team for not participating in the customary post-match handshake. The Pakistani team, including captain Salman Ali Agha, was left waiting near the Indian dugout while Indian batters Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube headed straight to the changing room. This unusual behavior extended to the pre-match coin toss where the captains did not shake hands either. According to sources, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is reviewing footage of the incident and is considering potential disciplinary measures against the Indian team. However, a senior BCCI official indicated that handshakes are a matter of tradition and not a mandatory rule, suggesting that the Indian team might not face any sanctions. The official emphasized that the rulebook does not explicitly require handshakes, framing it as a goodwill gesture. They further stated that if no rule mandates the gesture, the Indian team isn’t obligated to shake hands, especially considering the strained relationship between the two teams.
