U19 World Cup: India-Bangladesh Captains Skip Handshake, Tensions Rise at Toss

• India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh stand-in captain Jawad Abrar did not shake hands during the toss at the ICC Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 match.
• The match between India and Bangladesh is being played at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
• Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first; India scored 192/6 in 39 overs before rain halted play.
• The incident occurs amidst reports of political tensions and violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh, leading to past cricket-related disputes.
• Bangladesh had previously requested the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India due to security concerns, a request not yet approved.

Why It Matters: Tensions between India and Bangladesh were evident as U19 captains skipped the traditional handshake at the toss.