In a moment that added yet another layer to the ever-intense India-Pakistan rivalry, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav once again refrained from participating in a handshake with Pakistan skipper Salman Agha during the toss of the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium. This marked the third consecutive instance during the tournament where Yadav chose not to engage in the traditional pre-match gesture between captains.

The first instance occurred during the group stage clash, followed by a repeat during the Super 4 encounter, both of which drew significant media attention. The Asia Cup final, being the biggest stage of the tournament, amplified the moment even further. As the two captains met for the toss under the floodlights in front of a packed stadium, Yadav remained con

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