Overview

• The controversy began after India’s win on September 14, when Suryakumar Yadav declined the customary handshake and dedicated the result to Pahalgam attack victims and the armed forces.
• Pakistan’s board protested the officiating, sought the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, and delayed its UAE game by an hour before ICC talks cleared the way for play.
• Pakistan then beat the UAE by 41 runs to stay on course for a Super Four meeting with India on September 21.
• Former pacer Mohammad Amir’s viral post praising Virat Kohli was widely read as a pointed dig at the current India squad, adding fresh heat to the row.
• Kapil Dev said players should concentrate on cricket and called handshakes a personal choice that does not warrant a major dispute.