Archive · 22 Sep 2025
India, Pakistan Tensions Rise in Asia Cup Cricket Match
India and Pakistan, who have a history of conflict, played a cricket match.
The Indian team captain did not shake hands with the Pakistani team captain before the game.
After an earlier match, Indian players refused to shake hands, and dedicated their win to their armed forces.
Pakistan protested this behaviour.
The current tournament includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh who are competing in the Super Four stage.
India and Pakistan played a cricket match in the Asia Cup.
The Indian captain refused to shake hands with the Pakistani captain.
India won the Group A match by seven wickets.
Pakistan protested against unsportsmanlike conduct.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are in the Super Four stage.
- Who
- India and Pakistan cricket teams
- What
- Played a match in Asia Cup
- When
- Recent matches
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Why
- Asia Cup Tournament
India's Stance
Pakistan's Stance
Sportsmanship
India's Stance
Indian players did not shake hands with Pakistani players after the match
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan considered withdrawing from the tournament due to unsportsmanlike behaviour
- Event
- Asia Cup Cricket Match
- Teams Involved
- India and Pakistan
- Outcome of Group Match
- India won by seven wickets
- Location of Super Four Match
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
- Teams in Super Four
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
- Final Date
- September 28
Sources
Hand in glove: When cricket yields to the nation’s political script - Telegraph India
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