The stand-off between India and Pakistan cricket teams continues to escalate, as the women’s teams of both nations opted for a ‘no handshake’ during their ICC Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo on Sunday.

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana Khan returned to the pavilion immediately after the toss, deliberately skipping the customary handshake.

Meanwhile, Pakistan won the toss and elected to field.

India, who enjoy an 11-0 record over Pakistan in the ODI format, made a forced change to their playing eleven with Renuka Singh replacing an injured Amanjot Kaur.

The moment of tension follows the Indian men's cricket team’s aggressive stance during the recently concluded Asia Cup, where they defeated Pakistan in all three encounters. India players did not shake ha

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