NEW DELHI: India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed the controversy that erupted during the Asia Cup 2025 final after his team refused to shake hands with Pakistani players and declined to accept the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi. The incident sparked a debate over whether politics was being brought into cricket during the post-match press conference. The Indian team’s decision to boycott handshakes with Pakistan throughout the tournament had already attracted criticism from Pakistani journalists, who accused the players of violating the spirit of the game. Matters escalated further when the Indian side refused to receive the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi — Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president — known for his rep

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