Naqvi: Pakistan Won't Force Handshake with India in T20 World Cup

• PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated Pakistan won't actively seek handshakes with India if the Indian team is unwilling, ahead of the T20 World Cup.
• Naqvi emphasized Pakistan's stance for equal treatment, stating they won't back down if India refuses symbolic gestures.
• He reiterated the Prime Minister's advice to keep politics out of cricket, but not at the expense of self-respect.
• The refusal to shake hands between India and Pakistan players has been a recurring issue since the Pahalgam terror attack.
• A recent Asia Cup 2025 incident saw Suryakumar Yadav and Indian players refuse handshakes, leading to controversy and sanctions.

Why It Matters: Pakistan will not force handshakes with India, demanding equal treatment in cricket.