No Handshakes Exchanged After India A vs Pakistan Shaheens Match, Video Tells the Real Story
India A vs Pakistan Shaheens match ends in tension with no post-match handshakes.
The Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 match between India A and Pakistan Shaheens ended with an 8-wicket victory for the latter but also sparked controversy off the field. Social media circulated claims that Indian players approached their Pakistani counterparts for a handshake after the game, an assertion that has since been disproved by video evidence and eyewitness reports. There were no customary handshakes either at the toss or at the conclusion of the match, reflecting ongoing tensions reminiscent of senior-level encounters between the two nations earlier this year.
The match, played at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, saw Pakistan’s opener Maaz Sadaqat shine with a brilliant unbeaten 79 off 47 balls, along with economical bowling figures of 2/12. Pakistan Shaheens took command from the start, efficiently chasing down India A's target of 137 runs in just 13.2 overs. Pakistan bowlers Shahid Aziz and Saad Masood played key roles in dismantling the Indian batting lineup, which managed a modest 136 all out.
During the match, there was visible tension between the two sides. Notably, Pakistani bowler Saad Masood gave a fiery send-off to Indian batter Naman Dhir after taking his wicket, a moment that was widely shared and highlighted the charged atmosphere on the field. Post-match, both teams left the field without engaging in the typical handshake ritual, underlining the continuing strain in cricketing relations between India and Pakistan.
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This gesture—or lack thereof—echoes a similar posture taken by the senior Indian and Pakistan teams during the Asia Cup 2025, where handshakes were notably absent both at the toss and after matches. The ongoing absence of such sportsmanship gestures serves as a reminder that cricket matches between the two nations often carry significance beyond the sport itself, reflecting broader political and diplomatic tensions.
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