Cricket fans witnessed a tense showdown at the ICC T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka on Sunday, February 15th, 2026, as the highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan unfolded. The captains of both teams, Suryakumar Yadav of India and Salman Ali Agha of Pakistan, notably refused to shake hands at the coin toss, adding to the already charged atmosphere of the match.
The match in Colombo marked the first time the teams had met since an acrimonious clash at the Asia Cup tournament in the UAE last September, which India won. According to Sky News, Pakistan's captain had previously stated he would leave the decision of handshakes to India's players. Al Jazeera reported that supporters of both nations had flocked to see the match, with fans sharing their excitement.
The refusal to shake hands highlighted the ongoing tensions between the two cricketing rivals. The event was a significant moment, given the history between the teams.
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