Archive · 2 Oct 2025
India Women's Cricket: No Handshakes with Pakistan
The Indian women's cricket team, like the men's team before them, will not shake hands with the Pakistan team.
This is because of the ongoing tensions between the two countries, which are impacting their sports relations.
This decision was made before their Women's World Cup match in Colombo.
Indian women's team will not shake hands with Pakistan players.
This follows the same policy as the Indian men's team.
Decision is due to strained relations between India and Pakistan.
The match will be in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Tensions have increased after a recent incident involving the men's teams.
- Who
- India and Pakistan women's cricket teams
- What
- Will not engage in handshakes
- When
- October 5
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- Due to current tensions
- Event
- ICC Women’s ODI World Cup
- Teams
- India and Pakistan women's cricket teams
- Match Date
- October 5
- Match Venue
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- India Team Policy
- No handshakes with Pakistan players
- Precedent
- Indian Men's team in Asia Cup
Sources
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Will India-Pakistan Players Shake Hands In ICC Women's World Cup 2025? BCCI's Strong 'Hostile Country' Reply
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BCCI advises Indian women’s team to avoid handshakes with Pakistan in World Cup clash: Report
India vs Pakistan Women’s World Cup: Asia Cup row intensifies with 'no handshake' instruction
No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead
Women’s World Cup 2025: India cricketers to skip handshake ritual against Pakistan, says report
IND vs WI, 1st Test: Ravi Shastri Takes Jibe At Pakistan While Introducing Andy Pycroft During Toss After Asia Cup 2025 Controversy; Video
Women's World Cup 2025: BCCI advises India to avoid handshakes with Pakistan players in group stage match
Pakistan vs Bangladesh Women’s World Cup: Sana banks on Colombo familiarity, Sultana on experience – Know weather, pitch report here
