Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana skip handshake at World Cup toss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
India and Pakistan's women's cricket teams met at the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Edgbaston on June 14. Captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana participated in the toss amid ongoing discussions about the no-handshake policy enacted since the 2025 Asia Cup. Kaur did not shake hands with Sana as India maintains this policy following previous tensions related to geopolitical events. Kaur emphasized the focus on cricket during her pre-match statements, addressing the pressure surrounding the rivalry while aiming to enjoy the game.
- •Match taking place at Edgbaston on June 14, 2026.
- •Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana lead their teams.
- •No handshake at the toss due to established policy.
- •India holds a 13-3 record against Pakistan in T20Is.
- •Kaur discusses handling pressure as a key factor.
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Did India and Pakistan women's captains shake hands? Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana meet at Women's T20 World Cup 2026 toss
"The Indian women's side is finally ready to face off against the likes of the Pakistani side; Harmanpreet Kaur is still set to continue the soft statement that the men's side started last year.
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