India and Pakistan players did not shake hands or exchange embraces following their Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash in Dubai on Sunday. India swept aside Pakistan, chasing down a target of 128 in just 15.5 overs. However, players of both nations did not exchange handshakes, unlike the customary practice at the end of cricket matches. Instead, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, who was unbeaten at the end with Shivam Dube, walked off. Earlier in the day, Suryakumar and Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha had also not shaken hands or made eye contact during the toss.
After hitting the winning six, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav walked off along with Shivam Dube, who was at the crease with him.
The Indian players and staff exchanged embraces amongst themselves, but no formal exchanges were made between them and the Pakistan team.
no handshake with pak players..
good job by surya.. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/FgbN1fomxu— SUMIT (@5UM1T_DBZ) September 14, 2025
No handshake after winning short.#AsiaCup2025 #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/UXL4Jo4xGx
— Raghib Malik (@Oye_Raghib) September 14, 2025
Coming to the match, India’s bowlers put in a superb bowling performance to restrict Pakistan to just 127 in 20 overs. Left-arm chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav led the way, taking three wickets.
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Axar Patel scalped two wickets each, while Varun Chakravarthy and Hardik Pandya also chipped in with a wicket each.