Suryakumar Yadav "Shook Hands In Private Twice": Pakistan Captain Salman Agha's Claim
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Handshake Dispute and Sportsmanship Issues at Asia Cup 2025Pakistan captain criticized India’s conduct in the final and revealed team fees will aid victims of Operation Sindoor.
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- Salman Agha condemned the Indian team’s refusal to shake hands as disrespectful to cricket and negative for young fans.
- He noted that Suryakumar Yadav shook hands privately twice but acted differently in public settings.
- The trophy presentation was disrupted because India refused to accept it from the ACC president.
- Salman announced Pakistan’s entire match fees would be donated to families affected by Operation Sindoor.
What India have done this tournament is very disappointing. They are not disrespecting us by not shaking hands, they are disrespecting cricket.— Pakistan captain Salman Agha said at the post-match press conference.
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