India vs Pakistan controversy: Why handshakes matter in cricket — rules and protocols explained | Cricket News

The incident occurred after India’s seven-wicket victory, when the team declined to shake hands with Pakistani players in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has escalated tensions with India by demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following a controversial handshake refusal…

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‘Best thing that could have happened to Dewald Brevis is to play domestic cricket’: Allan Donald on SA20’s most expensive player | Cricket News

Dewald Brevis (Image credit: Sportzpics) NEW DELHI: Dewald Brevis earned the biggest bid during the auction for the fourth season of the SA20. As one franchise after another lifted their paddle, taking the bid up by multiple increments, it was the Proteria Capitals who acquired him for R16.5 million (Rs 8.31 crore). In the process,…

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‘Jalebi Baby’ hits Pakistan hard! After anthem blunder, artist Tesher says ‘shout out to the sound guy’ | Cricket News

Just before the India vs Pakistan clash, an unexpected glitch saw Tesher and Jason Derulo’s hit track Jalebi Baby play for about six seconds before Pakistan’s national anthem resumed. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium sparked controversy after the pre-match…

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New drama in handshake row as PCB lodges complaint with Jay Shah-led ICC, demands removal of… | Cricket News

Jay Shah and Mohsin Naqvi The controversy over the missing handshakes in the high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan has escalated into a full-blown row, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formally lodging a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC).PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on Sunday that the board has demanded “an…

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Asia Cup: India to be penalised for no handshakes after Pakistan win? Here’s what the rules say | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s thumping seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash in Dubai has been overshadowed by controversy, with the post-match scene sparking heated debate. Indian players, led by skipper Suryakumar Yadav, walked straight to their dressing room without shaking hands with their Pakistani counterparts — breaking a long-standing cricketing…

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Asia Cup 2025: Another walk in the park for India against Pakistan | Cricket News

India’s Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Pakistan’s Mohammad Haris (AP09_14_2025_000470B) Dubai: In the lead-up to the match, Pakistan had promised to play ‘fearless cricket’ regardless of the opposition. But under the blazing Dubai ring of fire, that fearlessness melted away. What followed was a familiar tale of tentativeness, as India’s arch-rivals…

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