India played against Pakistan on Sunday, September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and won by dominant 7-wicket win. But what turned all the heads was a moment in match that has stirred huge controversy now. The first instance was when both the captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha came in for the toss but they didn’t shake hands and went on their way.
Coin falls in favour of Pakistan and they choose to bat first 🏏
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India vs Pakistan match – As it happened
Opting to bat first, Pakistan was struggling to score runs and India’s lethal bowling lineup completely dismantled the Men in Green. It was Kuldeep Yadav who spun his way and took 3 crucial wickets. While batting, India started aggressively with opener Abhishek Sharma smashing 31 runs in just 13 balls followed by Suryakumar Yadav scoring 47 off 37 and Tilak Varma – 31 runs.
India refuses to shake hands with Pakistan
After the match ended, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walked off the field without shaking hands with the Pakistani side. According to Mike Hesson, he and captain Salman Ali Agha even waited near the Indian area but nobody turned up.
No handshake by Indian team.
— Aman (@dharma_watch) September 14, 2025
Pakistan waited for handshake but India went to the dressing room and closed the doors.
What a humiliation by Indian team 🤣
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Frustration builts, PCB reacts
Everyone was visibly frustrated and due to this reason Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha missed the post-match presentation. The controversy further aggravated when former Pakistani cricketers and head coach Mike Hesson showed their disappointment towards the whole on-field incident. After all this built-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now lodged a protest complaining about the unsportsmanlike behaviour.
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“The match referee Andy Pycroft had asked captain Salman Ali Agha, at the time of the toss, not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart. The Pakistan team management has lodged a protest, calling the behaviour against the spirit of sports.”
