U-19 World Cup: India-Bangladesh Match Sees No Handshake Post-Toss, Echoing India-Pak Row

• The U-19 World Cup match between India and Bangladesh in Bulawayo saw captains Jawad Abrar and Ayush Matre not shaking hands after the toss.
• This incident mirrors the 'no handshake' controversy between India and Pakistan during the 2025 Asia Cup.
• The original India-Pakistan no-handshake was linked to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
• Recent tensions, including Mustafizur Rahman's IPL exclusion due to alleged anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh, have strained cricketing ties.
• Growing political and cricketing proximity between Bangladesh and Pakistan, along with past World Cup venue disputes, contribute to the current atmosphere.

Why It Matters: India-Bangladesh U-19 match revives 'no handshake' controversy, reflecting deeper geopolitical and cricketing tensions.