IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026: Salman Ali Agha Wants Handshake Spirit Revived In India vs Pakistan Match
Salman Ali Agha calls for a handshake between India and Pakistan players, while tensions rise after remarks involving Suryakumar Yadav and Usman Tariq.
IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026: The arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, are all set to take on each other in the much-awaited T20 World Cup 2026 clash at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Ahead of the blockbuster clash, the Pakistan cricket captain, Salman Ali Agh,a made a bold appeal as he urged the Indian team to end the handshake snub.
Salman Ali Agha made it clear that he wants the IND vs PAK to be played in good spirit and without any unnecessary tension.
For the unversed, the Men in Blue didn’t shake hands with the Pakistani players during the Asia Cup to protest the Pahalgam attack. The handshake snub caused a big controversy. The Pakistan Cricket Board said India was bringing politics into sports and going against the spirit of fair play.
When asked about the handshake snub, Salman Ali Agha expressed that he expects Team India to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship in Colombo. He said: “We want the game to be played in good spirits. The game should be played like it has been played since it started. Toss cannot decide the game. If you play good cricket, you’ll win. Cricket will matter; the toss won’t.”
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