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    Absence of handshake with India captain in U19 WC was completely unintentional: BCB
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    Absence Of Handshake With India Captain In U19 WC Was Completely Unintentional: BCB

    By IANS News January 17, 2026 • 20:18 PM View: 495
    The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday said the absence of a customary handshake at the toss before their 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup against India at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo was completely unintentional and caused due to ‘a momentary lapse in concentration.’

    With regular captain Azizul Hakim sidelined by illness, vice-captain Zawad Abrar represented Bangladesh at the toss, where he did not shake hands with India skipper Ayush Mhatre. The incident drew attention before the start of play, which was delayed by rain, with Bangladesh electing to field first after winning the toss.

    “The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken note of an inadvertent and unwarranted action that occurred at the toss prior to the opening match of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe & Namibia, between Bangladesh and India. Due to illness, regular captain Azizul Hakim was unable to attend the toss, and vice-captain Zawad Abrar represented the team on the occasion.

    TAGS U19 WC Bangladesh Cricket Board ICC Under World Cup Queens Sports Club Azizul Hakim Zawad Abrar Ayush Mhatre T20 Asia Cup T20 World Cup Kolkata Knight Riders Mustafizur Rahman
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