No Handshake: Suryakumar Yadav Snubs Salman Agha at IND vs PAK T20 WC Toss

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News18•15-02-2026, 19:04
No Handshake: Suryakumar Yadav Snubs Salman Agha at IND vs PAK T20 WC Toss
- •Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha did not shake hands at the toss during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo.
- •The absence of a handshake was a talking point, with fans getting clarity when Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- •Suryakumar Yadav's decision is seen as a mark of respect for victims' families and solidarity with the Indian Army following recent incidents.
- •Pakistan's captain Salman Ali Agha had previously stated he preferred to "uphold" the broader spirit of cricket regarding the handshake.
- •India made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav for Sanju Samson and Arshdeep Singh.
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