Suryakumar sidesteps handshake issue ahead of India-Pakistan rematch | Sports

DUBAI, Sept 20, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav sidesteppedthe no-handshake issue ahead of the Asia Cup rematch against Pakistan inDubai on Sunday, choosing to focus instead on the bat and ball. The Group A clash between the fierce rivals last Sunday ended on a bitternote when Indian players refused to shake hands with their opponents. It was the first meeting between the regional neighbours since a four-daycross-border conflict in May left more than 70 people dead. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded the removal of Andy Pycroft asmatch referee for the must-win group game against the hosts. ZimbabweanPycroft oversaw that clash last Sunday. Pakistan's last group game -- against the United Arab Emirates -- was delayedfor an...