Were ready to shake hands, our opposition didn't: Pak coach explains captain's absence during post-match presentation

Sep 14, 2025

White-ball head coach Mike Hesson explained Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha's absence from the post-match presentation after their limp seven-wicket loss to India at...

PM Modi, Xi Jinping shake hands, greet each other at BRICS

Aug 24, 2023

Also, post the briefing, the two leaders were seen exchanging a handshake on the stage.

Asia Cup: Pakistan cancels press conference ahead of must-win fixture against UAE

Sep 16, 2025

Amid the ongoing handshake row, Pakistan have cancelled their pre-match press conference on Tuesday before the match day against the UAE.

Asia Cup: Match referee Pycroft drawn into controversy as handshake row escalates

Sep 15, 2025

Match referee Andy Pycroft has found himself at the centre of controversy after India's seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup clash at...

India vs Bangladesh U19 World Cup match starts without customary handshake at toss

Jan 17, 2026

The India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday did not see the customary...

Under-19 World Cup 2026: No handshake between India and Pakistan captains at toss

Feb 01, 2026

India and Pakistan captains skipped the customary handshake at the toss during the Super 6 Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World...