New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Amid the no-handshake row between India and Pakistani skippers during the Group A match of Asia Cup 2025 gaining momentum, former India captain Kapil Dev stressed that the focus should be on the game rather than making a big deal out of small things.

He also highlighted that it is one's personal choice whether they want to shake hands or hug.

While speaking to ANI, Kapil Dev said, "There are all small things. One should focus on playing cricket. If someone does not want to shake hands, there is no need to make a big issue out of it for both sides. It is not right to give wrong statements, but some cricketers give statements that become controversial. Pakistan did not play good cricket; they need to work on it. It ...