DUBAI: India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan within the Asia Cup conflict at Dubai Stadium on Sunday was eclipsed by off-field drama after Indian gamers skipped the customary post-match handshake.
As an alternative of greeting their opponents, the Indian crew walked straight to the dressing room. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and head coach Mike Hesson later approached the Indian camp, however no gamers got here out.
Coach Mike Hesson referred to as it “a disappointing approach for the match to finish.”
“We have been able to shake fingers on the finish, however the opposition had already gone to the dressing room,” he mentioned.
Dealing with questions on the press convention, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav defended his crew’s conduct: “Some issues are above sportsmanship. Is it actually sportsmanship when you don’t even shake fingers with the opposite crew?” That was our reply.”
The handshake challenge had additionally come up earlier when Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha didn’t shake fingers on the toss.
A combination-up with Pakistan’s anthem earlier than the beginning had already made the environment tense.
