Dubai, Sept 14: The Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium began with an unusual moment at the toss. India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s skipper Salman Ali Agha did not exchange a handshake, a customary gesture before the start of play.
The moment, caught on camera, quickly stirred buzz among fans and sparked debate on social media, adding to the intensity of the already high-stakes encounter.
Despite the incident, the proceedings continued as usual. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against their arch-rivals in what is considered one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.