India, Sept. 14 -- India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan counterpart Salman Agha turned heads even before the first ball was bowled on Sunday, as the two did not engage in the customary handshake after the toss for their Group A Asia Cup 2025 match at the Dubai International Stadium. The stance was linked to significant political tension between the two nations in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in April this year. However, a BCCI source added a fresh twist to the drama, pointing out that Suryakumar's act was not Pakistan-specific.

A handshake between two captains after the toss during any competitive match is more of a custom than a rule. But on Sunday, neither of the skippers initiated a handshake, nor did they make an...