India, Oct. 15 -- Twice in two days, a sports team from Pakistan has received handshakes from its opponents. Players of the Indian men's junior hockey team gave High Fives to their Pakistan counterparts and even shook hands after the match. Less than 24 hours later, the Pakistan cricket team defeated the reigning world champions, South Africa, in the first Test at Lahore to end their 10-match winning streak, and were greeted by handshakes from the Proteas.

However, what followed wasn't in the best of spirits as the on-air commentators, Ramiz Raja and Aamer Sohail, dragged India into the moment and their discussion, revisiting the Asia Cup controversy. Last month, Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts not...