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Following their commanding victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, India captain Suryakumar Yadav revealed the team deliberately avoided handshakes. The 35-year-old dedicated the win to armed forces and victims of the Pahalgam attack. India's spinners, led by Kuldeep Yadav, restricted Pakistan to 127/9 and in turn, helped India race to victory in 15.5 overs.

Political tensions between India and Pakistan have overshadowed the 2025 Asia Cup, intensified by the Pahalgam attack and cross-border firing. A handshake between India's captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at a pre-tournament press conference sparked controversy and backlash from Indian fans, given Naqvi's anti-India rhetoric and dual role as a political figure and cricket administrator.