Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Indian cricket players refusing to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts during the tournament even as the two rival nations are likely to face each other n the Asia Cup final on Sunday.

Tharoor, an ardent cricket follower, has said that while the emotions against Pakistan are understandable, the spirit of the game should be kept separate from politics and military conflicts.

India Lodges Complaint

On Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially lodged a complaint against Pakistan cricketers Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf for their inappropriate actions during the high-voltage Asia Cup's Super Four encounter on September 21.

According to BCCI sources, a complaint has been file

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