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India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Handshake Row: Opposition Demands Suspension, Calls It 'Treachery'

India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup 2025, but a handshake snub by Indian players set off a political storm. Opposition leaders called the game 'treachery' and asked for the match to be suspended. Pakistan’s team complained to the match referee, while ACC sources say a no-handshake protocol was pre-discussed. The incident reignites questions about sportsmanship and India-Pakistan cricket ties.