Pakistan reach 171-5 after India refuse handshake in Asia Cup | Sports

DUBAI, Sept 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Opener Sahibzada Farhan struck an attacking half-century as Pakistan posted 171-5 after India again refused to shake hands with their opponents in the Asia Cup on Sunday. The rivals came into the Super Four contest of the regional tournament with tensions high after India angered Pakistan with a 'no handshake' stance in their previous meeting at the same venue in Dubai. India won the toss and fielded first, but Pakistan came out attacking as Farhan, who hit 58, and Saim Ayub, who made 21, put on 72 runs for the second wicket to heap pressure on the Indian bowlers. Fakhar Zaman opened with Farhan and started aggressively in his nine-ball 15 before being caught...