A video that led to Australian players being accused of mocking India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan at the Asia Cup, was actually filmed before the countries clashed in the competition.

Footage of several Australian stars coming up with new greetings for their Indian counterparts went viral this week after it was posted by Kayo.

In the now-deleted video it was suggested by the hosts that India have a “critical weakness” when it comes to the “traditional welcome” of a handshake.

Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Marsh, Alyssa Healy, Alana King, Glenn Maxwell, Grace Harris and Sophie Molineux made alternative gestures which Indian publications claimed mocked their cricket teams, ahead of their looming white-ball series.

It follows India and Pakistan players not shaking hands in their Asia C

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