India and Pakistan's refusal to shake hands during their Asia Cup cricket matches bent the code of the so-called "gentleman's game", as sport once again served as a proxy battlefield.
India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Fours in Dubai sparked as much chatter off the field as it did on it.
The Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai on Sunday finally lived up to its billing, not only for the cricket but also for the tension between India and Pakistan players.
India made a strong statement in the Asia Cup Super Fours, chasing down 172 runs in just 18.5 overs to beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav sidestepped the no-handshake issue ahead of the Asia Cup rematch against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, choosing to focus instead on the bat and ball.
Bangladesh began their Asia Cup Super Four campaign on a high note, defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets. The victory was shaped by Saif Hassan’s fluent 61 off 45 balls, which set the tone early, and Towhid Hridoy’s 58 off 37, which guided the chase home.
Bangladesh skipper Litton Das hailed his bowlers and praised opener Saif Hassan after the Tigers clinched a nerve-wracking four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.
Half-centuries from Towhid Hridoy (58) and Saif Hassan (61) guided Bangladesh to a thrilling four-wicket victory over former champions Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday.
Pakistan’s team management has decided to avoid media interaction before their Asia Cup Super Four clash against India. A tournament source confirmed that the pre-match press conference was cancelled to steer clear of questions regarding Andy Pycroft’s appointment and the ongoing handshake controversy.
India and Pakistan clash again in the Asia Cup on Sunday, renewing one of cricket's fiercest rivalries a week after their last match was overshadowed by a handshake row.
India defeated Oman by 21 runs in the 12th match of the T20 Asia Cup in a high-scoring encounter at Abu Dhabi.
Sri Lanka allrounder Dunith Wellalage is set to rejoin the national squad on Saturday morning ahead of their Super Four opener against Bangladesh in Dubai.