The Handshake Dilemma: India and Pakistan U19 Captains Skip Tradition

In a notable turn of events, the absence of handshakes during the toss at India-Pakistan cricket matches has become a familiar sight. This trend began when Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, opted not to shake hands with his Pakistani counterpart during the 2025 Asia Cup, setting a precedent that continues to be observed in the U19 World Cup.