The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan began on a tense note at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, October 5. After the Asia Cup 2025 drama, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana refused to shake hands at the toss.
In the recent Asia Cup 2025, the Indian cricket team avoided handshakes with Pakistan players. Even they were not involved in any pre-match or post-match pleasantries throughout the tournament.
Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana refuse handshake ahead of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match
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It is being said that the Indian women’s cricket team followed guidance from the BCCI, deciding against the customary gesture of sportsmanship in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match in Colombo.
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For Women’s Cricket, the ICC rules do not make handshakes mandatory, and teams are only penalized if their conduct violates the spirit of the game.
Well, Pakistan Women won the toss and invited India Women to bat first in Colombo.
To be continued…