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Viral Suryakumar YadavMohsin Naqvi Handshake Draws Online Backlash Before Asia Cup

Critics object to the gesture given Mohsin Naqvi's role as Pakistan's interior minister during a period of heightened tensions.

Overview

  • The video was captured at the Asia Cup pre-tournament press meet in Dubai on September 9 and circulated widely on social media.
  • Mohsin Naqvi, identified as PCB chairman, ACC chief for the event, and Pakistan’s federal interior minister, greeted all team captains at the gathering.
  • Online criticism targeted Suryakumar Yadav and the BCCI, with posts citing the Pahalgam attack and India’s Operation Sindoor as context for outrage.
  • Earlier social media claims that there was no handshake were deleted after footage showed Suryakumar Yadav exchanging pleasantries with Naqvi.
  • As of the latest reports, there has been no official response from Suryakumar Yadav or the BCCI regarding the incident.