The long-standing handshake controversy between India and Pakistan resurfaced on Wednesday, as former Pakistan cricketers Ramiz Raja and Aamer Sohail voiced strong criticism over post-match gestures following Pakistan’s impressive victory against South Africa in the opening Test in Lahore.

Pakistan shocked the World Test Championship title-holders with a 93-run victory, breaking South Africa’s impressive 10-match unbeaten streak. But the focus soon moved from the on-field action to post-match ceremonies, and more importantly, the handshakes or their absence in recent India-Pakistan matches.

It traced its roots to the Asia Cup 2025, when Indian players sensationally snubbed their Pakistani counterparts by not shaking hands with them after all three matches between the two sides. The matte

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