Women’s T20 World Cup: I don’t know what the reason behind not shaking hands was, says Pakistan head coach Wahab Riaz
Pakistan cricket coach Wahab Riaz addressed the lack of handshakes following a Women’s T20 World Cup match against India. He expressed indifference toward the gesture while analyzing his team's performance and tactical errors during the game.
Why it matters
Sports diplomacy and the social dynamics between India and Pakistan remain a high-interest topic in international cricket.
Before and after every recent India-Pakistan cricket match, there is one certainty: a question on handshake. Before Sunday’s (June 14, 2026) Women’s T20 World Cup game, Harmanpreet Kaur had faced that query, as did Deepti Sharma after India’s comprehensive win.
The article provides quotes from the coach and summarizes the match events without injecting editorial bias.
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