Captain Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan, expressed his frustration after the final of the India Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. India beat arch-enemies for the third time in the tournament to claim their 9th title. India once again refused to shake hands with Pakistan. According to Salman, it said it was not just about respecting Pakistan, but to respect cricket itself. “What India did this tournament is very disappointing. They do not respect us by not shaking hands; they respect cricket. Good teams do not do what they did today,” Pakistan captain said. “We went to pose with the trophy on our own because we wanted to fulfill our obligations. We stood there and took our medals. I don’t want to use harsh words, but they were very respectful,” Agha added. At the same time, the captain in Pakistan acknowledged that no rule players forced to shake hands. He also made an explosive claim that Suryakumar Yadav had shaken private hand earlier in the tournament, although he avoided doing so in public. According to Salman, Surya had to be asked not to shake hands. “He shook with me at the beginning of the tournament, both at the press conference before the tournament and when we met in the referee’s meeting. But if they are in the world in front of the cameras, they do not shake our hands,” Salman Ali Agha claimed. “I’m sure he follows the instructions given to him. But if it was on him, he would shake my hand, ‘he added. Pakistan captain also commented on India who did not receive the ACC chief trophy Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Naqvi is also a minister in Pakistan; He is known for his provocative anti-India attitude. “This is the first time I’ve ever seen it. Whatever happened in this tournament was very bad. I hope it stops at some point because it’s bad for cricket,” Salman Agha said. “Everything that happened today was the result of everything that happened (before the final). Of course, the ACC president will give the trophy to the winners. If you will not take the trophy of him, how will you get it? “Agha asked. Earlier, veteran Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik Surya praised and hinted that the Indian captain should have been asked to make political comments.” He is a very cute guy, “Malik said. Cup 2025 trophy. That’s why we decided not to take it from him, “Saikia told Ani.” But that does not mean that the Lord will take away the trophy with the medals. So it is very unfortunate and unports.
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