The 2025 Asia Cup witnessed a post-match controversy as Indian players refrained from shaking hands with the Pakistani team, leading to strong reactions. The Indian team’s actions, which included snubbing the Pakistani players during the toss and after the match, have fueled outrage within the Pakistani cricket community. Pakistan’s team manager, acting under the alleged direction of the PCB, has formally protested the Indian team’s behavior. This follows an alleged directive given to the Indian team’s players by top officials to avoid handshakes. Pakistan’s former cricketers have expressed their displeasure over the incident. The Indian team dedicated their win to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Rashid Latif questioned the ICC’s role in the matter.
