The Asia Cup 2025 has begun with drama even before the first ball was bowled - a handshake row between India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha. At the captains’ press conference, the two initially skipped the customary handshake, with Pakistan’s captain walking away before returning to complete the gesture. Later, visuals of Suryakumar exchanging pleasantries with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi added fuel to the fire, sparking online criticism. But was this really avoidable, or are players unfairly dragged into chaos? Gursshheen Gahllen breaks down the controversy, fan reactions, and what really happened behind the scenes.
