As the Women’s World Cup draws closer, a new buzz has taken over cricket fans – will Pakistan and India’s women cricketers shake hands before their high-voltage clash on October 5 in Colombo?
Indian media has already stirred controversy, hinting that the handshake could be skipped. Sources in the BCCI revealed that no clear instructions have been given to captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s side yet, and the final call will depend on ICC protocols.
The debate heated up after India’s men’s captain Suryakumar Yadav shook hands with ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi during the Asia Cup, sparking outrage back home. The backlash grew so intense that Yadav even refused to collect the trophy from Naqvi later.
So far, Pakistan and India women have faced off in 11 ODIs and 16 T20Is. Pakistan managed 3 wins in T20Is, but is still searching for their first ODI victory against India.
With tensions high and the history of rivalry adding spice, all eyes are now on October 5 – will it be just cricket, or another political storm?
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