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Suryakumar Yadav's Handshake with PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi Outrages Fans
Sep 09, 2025 06:16 pm
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Divya Delhi: Politics are leaking onto the cricket field as Asia Cup 2025 approaches, and a backstage incident between India captain Suryakumar Yadav and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is firing up Indian fans online.A video from the Pakistan Cricket Board's official feed shows Naqvi entering Dubai's media room, where the captains of all eight teams had assembled before the trophy shoot and press conference.In the video, Naqvi cordially embraces Pakistan captain Salman Agha and steps over to Suryakumar Yadav, who respectfully shakes his hand. The clip went viral, sparking Indian social media anger.Given Mohsin Naqvi's recent contentious comments about the Pahalgam terror tragedy, which he called “a drama,” the gesture disappointed many followers. As India-Pakistan relations deteriorate, the handshake has become a symbol.At the Asia Cup 2025 pre-tournament news conference, Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha avoided direct contact. Surya greeted Rashid Khan and Naqvi, but he was silent and avoided eye contact with Agha.This stillness between the captains has been noted, especially given the building intensity around the India-Pakistan match. Increasing calls in India to boycott Pakistan in sports made the event tense, and both skippers' body language reflected it.