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Handshake Spat Bad For Cricket, Says Pakistan Captain Salman Agha Ahead Of India Final

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Handshake Spat Bad For Cricket, Says Pakistan Captain Salman Agha Ahead Of India Final

By AFP News September 28, 2025 • 09:18 AM View: 998

Pakistan captain Salman Agha condemned India's refusal to shake hands with their arch-rivals, calling it "not good for cricket" before Sunday's high-stakes Asia Cup final in Dubai.

Political tension and on-field friction have stalked the teams at the regional tournament following a deadly military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May.

TAGS Salman Agha Pakistan Cricket Team India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025

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