Overview
- India captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh vice-captain Zawad Abrar did not exchange the customary pre-toss handshake in Bulawayo.
- Bangladesh’s board said the missed greeting was unintentional, citing a momentary lapse in concentration by a stand-in captain and reminding players to uphold sportsmanship.
- Regular Bangladesh skipper Md Azizul Hakim Tamim missed the toss due to illness, leading Abrar to represent the team.
- India defeated Bangladesh by 18 runs under the DLS method, and players from both sides shook hands after the match.
- The episode unfolded against unresolved disputes between the BCB and BCCI over Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL release and Bangladesh’s request to relocate T20 World Cup fixtures, with ICC discussions ongoing.