BCCI sources said the instruction to skip handshakes, either at the toss or after the match was given right before the women's team left for Sri Lanka on Wednesday. BCCI. (PIC - X)
New Delhi: After the Indian men’s team avoided handshakes during the Asia Cup, the BCCI has now reportedly told the women’s team to do the same in their ICC Women’s World Cup match against Pakistan in Colombo on Sunday, according to The Indian Express.
What did BCCI decide?
According to BCCI sources, the team was told not to shake hands, either at the toss or after the match, right before they left for Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
“The team won’t be shaking hands with the Pakistan team during the World Cup. The team has been informed by the BCCI bosses about this. The Indian board will stand by its players,” th