'We Are Here To...': Suryakumar Breaks Silence On Handshake With Pakistan In T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan will face off in the T20 World Cup 2026 on February 15 in Colombo, with uncertainty over the handshake.
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India to face Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 on Feb 15 in Colombo
Suryakumar Yadav stays silent on handshake with Pakistan players
Handshake tradition uncertain after Asia Cup 2025 protest
Will India shake hands with Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026?
The much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 will take place as scheduled – on February 15 in Colombo. However, the question still looms over the customary handshake between both sides.
The controversy had erupted in the Asia Cup 2025, where Suryakumar Yadav & Co refused to shake hands with the men in green as a mark of protest following the Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of more than 20 civilians, mostly tourists. India faced Pakistan three times in that tournament, winning all encounters, but the players refrained from the traditional handshake each time.
“Wait for 24 hours. We are here to play cricket, have good food and sleep," said Surya on handshake.
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