Cricket's meant to bring nations together, but at the Asia Cup 2025, India vs Pakistan, that handshake tradition fell apart. Gentlemen’s Game or Bad Boys, what do you think?
In this documentary, we take a close look at the shocking handshake controversy between India and Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2025 T20 match. Cricket is usually called the Gentlemen's Game. But this time the 'Bad Boys' story took over when India's captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team didn't shake hands with Pakistan at the toss or after the game.
We cover:
What actually happened at the toss and the post-match ceremony, and why was the handshake refused?
Who gave the instructions? the match referee Andy Pycroft, venue manager, BCCI, PCB, and the government angle.
How Pakistan's coach, captain, and the PCB reacted, formal complaints, disappointment, media statements.
ICC's response: timeline of events, probe, protocol violations, "no-law forcing handshakes", vs the "spirit of cricket".
What people on social media are saying, how users on both sides feel, and what that might mean for India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy.
Why this matters: sportsmanship isn't just about the game it's a symbol of what cricket stands for, what it means when things get political, and whether the upcoming matches (Sunday's match) can heal old wounds or keep the tension going.
If you believe cricket should unite nations rather than divide them, this video is for you. Share your thoughts: do you think refusing a handshake was justified under the circumstances, or was it poor sportsmanship? Comment below.
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