No-handshake policy continues as Iyer, Farhan skip handshake at Asian Games final
Indian and Pakistani cricket captains declined to shake hands during the Asian Games final in Japan. This gesture reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions that have influenced sporting etiquette between the two nations.
Why it matters
It illustrates how international political conflicts continue to impact professional sports and diplomatic relations on the field.
Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer and Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan did not shake hands at the toss ahead of the men's cricket final at the Asian Games in Japan on Saturday, continuing the no-handshake practice seen between the two teams since last year's Asia Cup.The two captains came out for the toss before the gold-medal clash, but live visuals showed no handshake between Iyer and Farhan. India won the toss and elected to bat.Asian Games Full Coverage | Schedule | Medal TallyIndia have also retained the same XI that featured in their previous match, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continuing at the top of the order alongside Abhishek Sharma.The no-handshake practice has continued since the Asia Cup in September last year.
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