Abhishek fires India to win over Pakistan but no handshakes again | Sports

DUBAI, Sept 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a blazing 74 as India beat Pakistan by six wickets and again refused to shake hands with their opponents in the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Sunday. Chasing 172 for victory, India rode on a 105-run opening stand between the left-handed Abhishek and Shubman Gill, who made 47, to achieve their target with seven balls to spare in Dubai. The rivals came into the contest of the regional tournament with tensions high after India angered Pakistan by also refusing to shake hands when the pair met in the group stage. Tempers flared on the field when Gill and Shaheen Afridi exchanged simmering glances after the batter hit...