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India, Pakistan Captains Skip Handshake at Asian Games Cricket Final
3 Oct
Summary
- Captains Shreyas Iyer and Sahibzada Farhan did not shake hands at the toss.
- This continues a no-handshake practice seen since last year's Asia Cup.
- India won the toss and elected to bat in the gold-medal match.
In a notable moment at the Asian Games men's cricket final, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer and his Pakistani counterpart Sahibzada Farhan did not exchange handshakes during the toss. This occurrence on Saturday in Japan continues a practice initiated after last year's Asia Cup.
The gold-medal match, held in Nisshin, saw India win the toss and opt to bat. The Indian team retained its previous lineup, with the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opening the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma.
This no-handshake protocol has been observed in recent matches between the two nations, stemming from cross-border tensions and geopolitical developments. It reflects a broader stance adopted concerning bilateral sporting engagements.
Saturday's encounter marked the first men's cricket final between India and Pakistan at the Asian Games, with the prestigious gold medal on the line.
