India and Pakistan face questions on handshake policy at Women's Asia Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
India and Pakistan are scheduled to play in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 on September 5 in Dubai. Ahead of the fixture, questions persist regarding whether the teams will participate in pre-match handshakes. The Board of Control for Cricket in India implemented a no-handshake protocol following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Indian teams across various age groups and formats have strictly adhered to this policy during matches against Pakistan since that event. Head coach Amol Muzumdar declined to address the potential for a change in protocol during a press conference on the eve of the tournament opener. The Indian women's team most recently followed the no-handshake practice during the T20 World Cup in June 2026.
- •India and Pakistan play in the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai on September 5.
- •BCCI initiated the no-handshake policy following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
- •Indian teams have maintained the no-handshake protocol in all matches against Pakistan since 2025.
- •Head coach Amol Muzumdar shifted focus toward match preparation rather than the protocol.
- •India holds an overall record of 26 wins in 29 matches against Pakistan in women's cricket.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — India vs Pakistan: ‘No handshake’ again — Harmanpreet Kaur, Fatima Sana avoid customary gesture at Asia Cup toss
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Will India and Pakistan players shake hands? Revisiting the recent history ahead of Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash
"The long-standing no-handshake tradition persisted between the captains of India and Pakistan during the Asia Cup match. In Dubai, Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat first. Notably, Harmanpreet Kaur marked her 150th T20I match as captain. With both teams already in the semi-finals, India's aim remains to uphold their dominance over Pakistan.
"Will India and Pakistan players shake hands in the Women's Asia Cup 2026? A look at the recent no-handshake protocol, Amol Muzumdar's stance, and past clashes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 8:14 PMIndia vs Pakistan: ‘No handshake’ again — Harmanpreet Kaur, Fatima Sana avoid customary gesture at Asia Cup toss
The long-standing no-handshake tradition persisted between the captains of India and Pakistan during the Asia Cup match. In Dubai, Fatima Sana won the toss and elected to bat first. Notably, Harmanpreet Kaur marked her 150th T20I match as captain. With both teams already in the semi-finals, India's aim remains to uphold their dominance over Pakistan.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:01 PMWill India and Pakistan players shake hands? Revisiting the recent history ahead of Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash
Will India and Pakistan players shake hands in the Women's Asia Cup 2026? A look at the recent no-handshake protocol, Amol Muzumdar's stance, and past clashes.
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