Overview

• Under-21 players greeted each other with handshakes and high-fives before the match in Johor Bahru, marking a departure from the cricket precedent.
• PHF had instructed its squad to avoid confrontation and to move on if India refused handshakes, reflecting caution shaped by recent tensions.
• India rallied from 0–2 down to lead 3–2 through Araijeet Singh Hundal, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha and Manmeet Singh before Sufyan Khan levelled for a 3–3 finish.
• Reports noted players also shook hands after the final whistle, reinforcing the game’s sportsmanlike tone.
• The meeting unfolded against the Asia Cup handshake row and Pakistan’s complaints to the ACC and ICC; India remain unbeaten in the tournament.