India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met for the first time since a military conflict between them in May, but tensions simmered after the match as India's players left the field without shaking hands.

The incident has sparked outrage in Pakistan, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodging a formal protest and captain Salman Ali Agha boycotting his post-match media duties.

On the field, India looked in control from the outset. Pakistan struggled to build momentum after being sent in, finishing on 127 for 9 in 20 overs. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 40, while Shaheen Afridi produced late fireworks with 33 not out.

India’s spinners proved decisive: Kuldeep Yadav took 3 for 18 and Axar Patel 2 for 18, strangling Pakistan’s batting line-up.

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