India and Pakistan Continue No-Handshake Protocol in Women’s Asia Cup

India and Pakistan played each other in the Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai.

Before cricket matches, captains often shake hands.

This time, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana did not shake hands.

They also did not shake hands after the coin toss.

Indian cricket teams have been following this practice since tensions between the two countries increased in April 2025.

The practice first became noticeable during the men’s Asia Cup in September 2025.

It has since appeared in several men’s, women’s, and junior matches.

Saturday’s toss showed that the practice is still continuing.