Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Tharoor Comments on India-Pakistan Handshake Controversy
After an India-Pakistan cricket match, there was a disagreement about whether the teams shook hands.
Shashi Tharoor, a politician, said if the teams are going to play, they should shake hands.
He pointed out that they even shook hands during the 1999 World Cup, even with the Kargil War going on.
He thinks that because of this, both teams failed to act respectfully.
Shashi Tharoor commented on the India-Pakistan handshake controversy.
Tharoor believes if the teams play, they should follow the spirit of the game.
He cited the 1999 World Cup as a precedent.
He stated that both teams failed to uphold the decorum of the sport.
The match triggered a controversy after gestures from Pakistani players.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, India and Pakistan cricket teams
- What
- Tharoor commented on the handshake and gestures controversy during the India-Pakistan match
- When
- Following the Asia Cup 2025 match
- Where
- Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Match
- Why
- To express his opinion on sportsmanship and decorum
Shashi Tharoor's Stance
Match Actions
Spirit of the Game
Shashi Tharoor's Stance
Once the decision had been made to play, the spirit of the game should have been upheld through a handshake and sportsmanship.
Match Actions
After being insulted in the first match, Pakistani side’s actions in the second game show both teams had failed to uphold the decorum of the sport.
- Event
- Asia Cup 2025 India-Pakistan Match
- Key Figure
- Shashi Tharoor
- Controversy
- Handshake and gestures
- Historical Context
- 1999 World Cup during Kargil War
Sources
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