Overview
- Speaking in Lahore on December 28, Naqvi said Pakistan has “no desire” to shake hands if India declines and vowed to deal with India on an “equal footing.”
- Teams from both countries have skipped post-match handshakes since the Men’s Asia Cup in September, with the practice continuing at the Women’s World Cup and recent U19 tournaments.
- Naqvi’s remarks followed Pakistan’s U19 Asia Cup final win over India, after which former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed accused India’s juniors of unethical gestures.
- News18 reported that as ACC chairman, Naqvi left with the senior Asia Cup trophy after India declined to receive it and has not released it since.
- The outlet also reported he personally handed the U19 trophy to Pakistan and celebrated with the team, describing it as unusual for a board chief.