India-Pakistan cricket handshake dispute: Kapil Dev backs official directives

Kapil Dev, a former Indian captain, addressed the ongoing handshake controversy between India and Pakistan in cricket. He said he would follow the BCCI and the Indian government's orders without question. "If the board says no handshakes, I will not shake hands. If the board says we must play Pakistan, I will play," Dev explained. He also mentioned that the issue is not about personal feelings but about respecting the nation's diplomatic stance, especially after the Pulwama terrorist attack that led to a hardening of sports relations.