ICC wants India U19 to end Pakistan handshake boycott; BCCI gives instructions

• ICC wants India's U19 cricket team to end its handshake boycott with Pakistan at the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025.
• The India vs Pakistan U19 match is scheduled for December 14 in Dubai.
• Previous boycotts by Indian teams were in solidarity with armed forces following terror attacks.
• BCCI has instructed its team manager to inform the match referee in advance if players opt not to shake hands.

Why It Matters: ICC pushes to end political boycotts in India-Pakistan cricket, affecting sportsmanship.