The Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents at the first meeting of the sides since the two countries exchanged hostilities this year.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav defended his team’s decision not to shake hands with Pakistan’s players after their seven-wicket victory in the Asia Cup.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has expressed his views on social media regarding 'outside noise' ahead of their Asia Cup clash against Pakistan

DUBAI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in a politically-charged Asia Cup match on Sunday before dedicating the win to their armed forces.

Tensions flared between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and India after the Asia Cup match, with the PCB demanding the removal of match referee Andy

While Salman Ali Agha boycotted the post-match presentation ceremony, the PCB also lodged a complaint on Monday with the ACC.

The frosty atmosphere continued with Salman Agha skipping the post-match presentation ceremony. “We stand with the victims of the families of the Pahalgam terror attack, and we express our solidarity,