India outclassed Pakistan in Match No. 6 of the Asia Cup 2025, claiming a commanding seven-wicket win at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 14.
The Men in Blue chased Pakistan’s modest 128-run target with ease, finishing the game in just 16.5 overs. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings brilliantly, scoring an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls.
However, post-match scenes drew as much attention as the game itself as the Indian players deliberately avoided the traditional handshake with Pakistan cricketers and match officials, walking straight off the field into their dressing room.
According to reports, the dressing room doors were immediately shut, leaving Pakistan’s squad puzzled at the absence of the usual display of sportsmanship after the high-voltage encounter between the arch-rivals.
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In the post match press conference, the captain while responding to the question related to hand shake controversy stated that team India is here to play the game and they did.
“I believe there are some things above sportsmen’s spirit, we are here to play the game which we did and responded,” Yadav said.
In the post-match press conference, Suryakumar Yadav said that the BCCI and the Indian government are on the same page, and that they came to play the game.
He mentioned that some things are bigger than sportsmanship. When asked about it, he expressed support for the families of the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and dedicated the victory to the Indian Armed Forces and soldiers involved in Operation Sindoor.
This incident was unique in cricket history, as players didn’t even shake hands, which is a sad moment for the sport.
