In a one-sided contest at the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, India A, led by Jitesh Sharma, suffered an 8-wicket defeat to Pakistan Shaheens. While the on-field action between the bat and ball was always expected to be intense given the historic India-Pakistan rivalry, off-field gestures also grabbed attention.

The toss continued the unsportsmanlike precedent set earlier in the senior Asia Cup, as the captains of the two sides didn’t shake hands. After the match, social media buzzed with claims that Indian players had reached out to Pakistani counterparts, but the reality was far different. A video surfaced showing only Pakistani players and staff exchanging handshakes, with no interaction from the Indian side.

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