No Handshake Controversy Returns: Will India and Pakistan shake hands? That’s what fans were asking before the match. Well, the answer has come: no, the captains have not shaken hands. The no-handshake controversy is once again back, and it has grabbed headlines during the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. At the toss, India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha came face to face. However, like before, they both did not exchange the customary handshake.
The brief moment was quickly picked up by television cameras. And it spread like a wildfire among the fans as it fueled the debate around sportsmanship in one of cricket’s most intense rivalries.
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No Handshake at Toss Adds Fresh Talking Point
The incident took place just minutes before the start of the match. During the toss, both captains walked out for the toss. Though both the captains acknowledged each other, there were no physical gestures. There was no visible confrontation, but the absence of a handshake stood out.
Interestingly, this is not the first time such a moment has been noticed during the ongoing tournament. There have been similar scenes that have happened in previous matches, but this is more interesting because Pakistan reportedly asked for the handshake in their clause to play against India.
Focus Shifts Back to the IND vs PAK Match
So far, none of the team has issued an official statement regarding the incident. Team sources say that the players are fully concentrated on match preparations and performance. This Pakistan vs India encounter is getting a lot of attention, especially the controversy that happened in the last few years.
Currently, Pakistan has won the toss, and they are fielding first. India has made two changes in which Abhishek Sharma is back instead of Sanju Samson, and Kuldeep Yadav will be playing in place of Arshdeep Singh.
