No handshake again! Harmanpreet, Fatima avoid customary greeting in T20 World Cup
Indian and Pakistani cricket captains continued their practice of avoiding handshakes at the toss during the Women's T20 World Cup match. This policy has been maintained by Indian teams since last year's security incidents involving the two nations.
Why it matters
The gesture highlights how geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan continue to influence international sporting protocols.
No handshake again! India s Harmanpreet Kaur, Pakistan s Fatima Sana avoid customary greeting at toss in Women s T20 World Cup | Cricket News - The Times of India
The article reports on the event and provides the stated context for the behavior without taking a side on the diplomatic dispute.
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