A video clip began circulating on social media showing Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha appearing to walk past Indian captain Surya Kumar Yadav during the Asia Cup 2025 press event – ignoring Indian captain.
This incident sparked online debates, with many users claiming that the Pakistani captain deliberate ignored the Indian captain.
Why the Confusion?
The controversy arose due to an edited video that cut off just before Salman greeted Surya Kumar Yadav. Because of this partial footage, it falsely appeared as if the Pakistan captain ignored his Indian counterpart.
What’s the Truth?
In the full version of the video, it’s clearly visible that Salman Ali Agha did greet Surya Kumar Yadav moments after what was shown in the shortened clip.
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The original clip misled viewers by omitting this key moment.
Social Reactions
The short video quickly gained traction online, with fans and even some media outlets jumping to conclusions. However, once the full video surfaced, the narrative shifted, and many users called for responsible sharing of content.
The full video clarified that there was no incident of disrespect. Both Salman Ali Agha and Surya Kumar Yadav exchanged greetings in a professional and respectful manner during the Asia Cup 2025 press event.
