Team India registered a convincing 7-wicket win in their Asia Cup group-stage fixture against Pakistan on Sunday. Chasing a paltry 128. However, the players didn’t interact or even shake hands after the fixture in Dubai concluded.
Usually, the members of both teams shake hands after the completion of a cricket match and indulge in deep discussions. But on Sunday, seriousness prevailed at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium when the Indian and Pakistani players headed straight to their respective dressing rooms. Suryakumar Yadav finished the game with a six off Sufiyan Muqeem, called up his partner Shivam Dube, and quietly walked down the dressing room.
According to The Times of India, India’s gesture left Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson upset, who went near the Indian change room.
Earlier, both captains – Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha – refrained from any interaction and even avoided a handshake. Pakistan won the toss, after which Salman headed directly to Ravi Shastro for a quick chat without even looking at his counterpart.
