India’s triumph over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, was overshadowed by an incident that drew sharp criticism. After successfully chasing down the required 128 runs, the Indian team, instead of offering a handshake, went straight to their changing room, leaving the Pakistani team waiting. This act has elicited a strong reaction from former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, who expressed his anger and accused India of politicizing the game. Akhtar also applauded Salman Ali Agha for his decision to abstain from the post-match presentation.
