Kumail Nanjiani 'Sad' Over India's No-Handshake Stance Against Pakistan in Asia Cup

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Firstpost•28-12-2025, 13:27
Kumail Nanjiani 'Sad' Over India's No-Handshake Stance Against Pakistan in Asia Cup
- •Hollywood actor Kumail Nanjiani called India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistan in the Asia Cup 'sad' and 'shameful'.
- •Nanjiani noted a shift from a past era where players from both nations treated each other with respect and brotherhood.
- •He emphasized that historically, India-Pakistan matches highlighted shared culture and language, fostering mutual respect despite political differences.
- •The actor stated that sport should be a platform to put differences aside and show equality, making the lack of handshake particularly disappointing.
- •India maintained its no-handshake approach in all three Asia Cup matches against Pakistan, winning each game, and has extended this stance to other tournaments.
Why It Matters: Kumail Nanjiani criticizes India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistan, calling it a 'shameful' loss of respect.
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