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BCB Says U19 IndiaBangladesh Toss No-Handshake Was an Unintentional Lapse

Officials reiterated a focus on sportsmanship during ongoing ICC talks over Bangladesh's T20 World Cup venue request.

Overview

  • India captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh vice-captain Zawad Abrar did not exchange the customary greeting at the coin toss in Bulawayo.
  • The BCB said the moment stemmed from a "momentary lapse in concentration" and noted regular captain Azizul Hakim missed the toss due to illness.
  • The board said players were reminded of conduct standards, and post-match footage showed the teams exchanging handshakes.
  • Two ICC officials met BCB representatives on Saturday to discuss Bangladesh’s bid to move its T20 World Cup group matches out of India.
  • The incident comes as relations sour over the BCCI’s directive for KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman and Bangladesh’s push to shift World Cup venues.