New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- India's junior men's hockey players exchanged smiles and handshakes with their Pakistan counterparts at the Sultan of Johor Cup on October 14. Photos and videos of the U-21 players greeting each other have gone viral. The young men from both sides of the border are seen sharing friendly high-fives.

This gesture stands in contrast to the recent "no-handshake" controversy involving the senior men's and women's cricket teams of both India and Pakistan.

Ahead of the match, PTI reported that the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) had asked its players to avoid "any emotional tussles or signs during the game".

"The players have been told that if the Indian players don't shake hands before or after the match, just ignore t...