India and Pakistan played thrice in the 2025 Asia Cup and the Men In Blue won all three times including in the final. Reuters
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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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