Overview
- India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh stand-in captain Zawad Abrar did not exchange a handshake or greeting at the toss.
- The reported incident occurred on January 17 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo during the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
- Bangladesh’s regular captain Md Azizul Hakim Tamim was said to be unavailable due to illness, with vice-captain Abrar leading the side.
- Both captains reportedly avoided eye contact, and players from both teams did not engage in handshakes during the subsequent anthem lineup.
- Coverage describes the episode as an observed moment with no statements from the teams or tournament officials and no reported disciplinary action.