Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:39am on 16 Sep 2025,Tuesday Sports
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi criticized India and the BCCI after Suryakumar Yadav’s team refused handshakes with Pakistan players following their Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai. India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets but chose to skip post-match greetings, sparking controversy. Afridi said the act showed “no sportsman spirit” and called it an “embarrassment in front of the world.” Pakistan coach Mike Hesson and skipper Salman Ali Agha also expressed anger. The PCB has threatened to withdraw from the tournament if referee Andy Pycroft continues. Afridi claimed Indian players acted under pressure from boycott campaigns in India. (PC: HT)
