Bangladesh Clarifies No Handshake With India Captain Due to 'Momentary Lapse'

• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) clarified the absence of a handshake between their U19 vice-captain Zawad Abrar and India captain Ayush Mhatra at the U19 World Cup toss.
• BCB stated the incident was "unintentional" and due to a "momentary lapse in concentration," not disrespect.
• Regular Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakim was ill, leading to vice-captain Zawad Abrar representing the team at the toss.
• The BCB emphasized its commitment to the spirit of cricket and respect for opponents, advising team management and reminding players of their responsibilities.
• The clarification comes amidst strained political and cricketing relations between India and Bangladesh, including anti-Bangladesh rallies in India and Bangladesh's request to relocate T20 World Cup matches from India.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh Cricket Board attributes the U19 World Cup handshake miss to an unintentional lapse, not disrespect.