Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Shoaib Akhtar Disappointed by India's Post-Match Actions
After India won their cricket match against Pakistan, the Indian team did not shake hands with the Pakistani team.
Former Pakistan player Shoaib Akhtar was upset by this.
The Indian team's decision followed a terror attack, and its actions were criticized by Pakistani officials.
Akhtar urged both sides not to bring politics into cricket.
The Pakistani captain boycotted the post-match ceremony.
The event highlighted the tension between the teams after the match.
India did not shake hands with Pakistan after the Asia Cup match.
Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment with India's action.
The decision was called a "team call" by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi criticized the move.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha boycotted the post-match presentation ceremony.
- Who
- India and Pakistan cricket teams, Shoaib Akhtar, Salman Ali Agha, Mohsin Naqvi, Andy Pycroft, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube
- What
- India's refusal to shake hands after Asia Cup match
- When
- After Asia Cup match
- Where
- Dubai
- Why
- India's action in response to the Pahalgam terror attack; political disagreement
India's Stance
Pakistan's Reaction
Handshake
India's Stance
Refused to shake hands after the match.
Pakistan's Reaction
Pakistan officials and Shoaib Akhtar criticized the decision as being against sportsmanship.
Reason
India's Stance
Decision was a team call linked to Pahalgam terror attack
Pakistan's Reaction
Dragging politics into cricket is bad sportsmanship
- Event
- Asia Cup Cricket Match
- Teams
- India vs. Pakistan
- Incident
- India's refusal to shake hands
- Indian Players
- Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube
- Pakistan Reactions
- Mike Hesson, Mohsin Naqvi criticize move
- Shoaib Akhtar's View
- Disheartened
Sources
'We Were Disappointed': Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson Reacts To India's Handshake Snub & Salman Agha's Presentation Ceremony Absence At Asia Cup 2025; Video
Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: India triumphed in Dubai, enters Super Fours
Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill dedicate Asia Cup triumph over Pakistan to armed forces and Pahalgam victims
‘I feel a few things in life are above sportsman spirit’: Suryakumar & Co. refuse to shake hands with Pakistan players after huge win
Handshake Controversy: Pakistan Captain Boycotts Presentation After India Defeat
India vs Pakistan: ‘No handshake decision the best' – netizens say ‘served them humiliation on platter’
Shoaib Akhtar, Rashid Latif criticise India over refusal to shake hands with Pakistan: ‘Show your grace, do the handshakes’
India Vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: SKY opens up on no handshake row, says 'We are aligned with...'
Angry Pakistan captain skips press conference as India shut dressing room, refuse handshakes: 'They'd already gone into changing room'
Gautam Gambhir Makes Strong 'Successful Operation Sindoor' Remark; Mentions Pahalgam Victims Post Pakistan Win
'Pakistan were ready to shake hands, India walked away'
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi provokes India over handshake row at Asia Cup: ‘Dragging politics into the game’
Pakistan File Complaint Over Indian Team's Post-Match Handshake Snub
‘Ahead of sportsmen’s spirit also’: What did Suryakumar Yadav say at press conference after beating Pakistan at Asia Cup?
Pakistan lodges protest with ACC after Indian players refuse handshake post match
'Thik Kiya Salman Agha Ne': Shoaib Akhtar Makes Massive Statement On Pakistan Captain's Refusal To Speak In Post-Game Presentation After Asia Cup 2025 Defeat To India; Video
No handshake, locked doors: India snubs Pakistan during Asia Cup match – Video
‘We stand with families of Pahalgam terror attack victims’: Suryakumar Yadav’s ‘solidarity’ message after win over Pakistan
Ind Vs Pak, Asia Cup: Pakistan lodge official complaint after India's SKY refuses handshake with opposition players
Abhishek Sharma Creates History, Breaks Virat Kohli's Record; Becomes First Indian To...
Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan lodge protest with Asian Cricket Council after Indian players refuse to shake hands
No Handshake: Pakistan lodges protest against India
Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'
Pakistan Lodges Protest with ACC after India Players Refuse Handshake Post Asia Cup Match
Pakistan Cricket Board lodges formal protest against Indian team, match referee over handshake controversy
Pakistan lodges protest with ACC over India’s refusal to shake hands after Asia Cup clash
Facing severe backlash, Indian team took stand which will now continue in Asia Cup
Good win but more importantly, we wanted to show our solidarity with Pahalgam victims: Gambhir
ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi expresses strong disapproval over India's conduct on ‘handshake row’, says ‘Utterly disappointed’
'Not Bound To Shake Hands': BCCI Breaks Silence On India's Handshake Snub Against Pakistan
Pakistan lodge protest against Indian players for not shaking hands, call it ‘unsporting and against spirit of game’
Asia Cup: 'Handshake Kar Lo, Show Some Grace': Shoaib
Pakistan files official complaint after India refuses handshake in Asia Cup match
Ex-cricketers Shoaib Akhtar, Rashid Latif and others cry inconsolably after Indian cricket team refuses to shake hands with Pakistan
Asia Cup 2025: Ex-Pak pacer Akhtar says 'will shake hands with enemies' after India players snub Pak
Revealed: Match Referee Told Salman Agha To Skip Handshake At Toss, But Left Post-Match Gesture Undefined
Pak coach concedes: We were outplayed by India
It Was a Team Call: SKY on Handshake Row
Asian Cricket President Slams Indian Team For Handshake Snub: 'Dragging Politics...'
Pakistan Demands 'Immediate Removal' Of Match Referee Over India Handshake Row
Asia Cup: ‘This is not Pakistan team, this is some…’ Gavaskar doesn’t hold back in blasting PAK
IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Demands Removal Of Match Referee Andy Pycroft For Remainder Of Tournament Over Handshake Saga
Mohammad Yousuf's Bizarre Advice Of Resting Fakhar Zaman For India-Pakistan Match Sparks Memefest, Anchor Asks, 'Raat Ki Neend Puri Huyi Hain Aapki?'
Handshake Gate: PCB wants Pycroft removed; Will India receive trophy from Naqvi if they win final?
Indian players forced to play the Asia Cup because of BCCI: Suresh Raina
Not playing would've been better: Pahalgam victims' families slam cricket team's tribute after win over Pak
'Aapke Paas Skillset Hi Nahi Hai': Ex-Captain Slams Pakistan For Poor Show Against India
IND vs PAK: ‘None of them wants to play the Asia Cup, Indian players were forced...,' says Raina
Handshake row: Pakistan Demands Immediate Removal of Asia Cup Match Referee
Shoaib Akhtar slams India for not shaking hands with Pakistan: ‘Cricket match hain, isko political maat banao’
‘Jung hi kar lein’: Rashid Latif’s scathing response to India’s post-match handshake snub vs Pakistan in Asia Cup
'They Want Us To Normalise It...': Former Indian Cricketer Reflects On 'Handshake' Controversy During IND Vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Match; Video
No handshakes, big revenues: Indian cricket board’s Pakistan pieties
Gambhir dedicates India’s win over Pakistan to Pahalgam attack victims and armed forces
Asia Cup 2025: Will India face any action over refusal to shake hands with Pakistan? Here’s what ICC rules say
Asia Cup: ‘Dragging politics into sports’ - ACC president slams India over handshake saga
Pakistan cricketer slams Surya, Indian team over Asia Cup handshake saga: 'You had chance when 6-0 happened'
