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 members of the comedic Grade Cricketer podcast that India have a “critical weakness” when it comes to the “traditional welcome” of a handshake.

Players including Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Marsh, Alyssa Healy, Alana King, Glenn Maxwell, Grace Harris and Sophie Molineux made alternative gestures to the handshake.

But the jokes didn’t go down well, with Indian publications claiming they mocked their cricket teams,

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