No-handshake policy continues as Iyer, Farhan skip handshake at Asian Games final
Shreyas Iyer and Sahibzada Farhan maintained their no-handshake practice at the toss for the final match. This tradition has been ongoing since the 2025 Asia Cup, reflecting the tensions between India and Pakistan. India won the toss and decided to bat first in this crucial gold-medal game. India's lineup remained unchanged, featuring young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the top alongside Abhishek…
The Indian cricket team's captain, Shreyas Iyer, and Pakistan's captain, Sahibzada Farhan, refrained from shaking hands prior to the men's cricket final at the Asian Games in Japan. This no-handshake custom has been in effect between the two teams since the Asia Cup in September of the previous year. The practice is a reflection of cross-border tensions and military developments between India and Pakistan, including Operation Sindoor.
In the gold-medal clash, India opted to bat first after winning the toss. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma led the Indian batting lineup, with both players maintaining their positions from their previous match. The no-handshake policy has been followed by Indian cricket teams in subsequent fixtures against Pakistan in ICC and ACC tournaments.
The Indian men's cricket team competed in the final for the first time in Asian Games history, while the women's team also secured gold by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
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