Irfan Pathan Hugs Shoaib Malik, Shakes Hands with Pakistani Players; Video Goes Viral

• A video of former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan shaking hands and hugging Pakistani players, including Shoaib Malik, has gone viral.
• This incident occurred after a match at the World Cricket Festival in Jeddah, where Pathan led India to victory against Pakistan.
• The video has sparked varied reactions on social media, especially given the previous 'no-handshake' policy between Indian and Pakistani teams.
• The 'no-handshake' policy originated after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, leading to heightened tensions.
• Previously, Indian players, including Pathan himself, had reportedly avoided shaking hands with Pakistani counterparts in tournaments like the Legends League and Asia Cup.

Why It Matters: Irfan Pathan's viral video of embracing Pakistani players challenges the recent 'no-handshake' policy.