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Muzumdar focuses on Thailand as India readies for Pakistan clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:26 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Muzumdar focuses on Thailand as India readies for Pakistan clash

Summary

India's women's cricket coach Amol Muzumdar emphasized the team's focus on their opening match against Thailand in the Women's Asia Cup on August 30, rather than the anticipated handshake protocol debate with Pakistan. The controversy over handshakes, stemming from a no-handshake stance since the 2025 Men's Asia Cup, will be addressed when the teams meet again on September 5. Muzumdar also acknowledged the team’s recent T20I struggles, citing nine losses in 16 matches this year but expressed confidence in the squad's potential for improvement and aggressive play.

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By the Numbers

•India faces Thailand in the Women’s Asia Cup on August 30.
•Muzumdar avoids handshake questions until September 5 match with Pakistan.
•The no-handshake policy was implemented following the 2025 Men's Asia Cup.
•India has lost nine of 16 T20I matches in 2026.
•Muzumdar supports the young team's development and aggressive strategy.

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10:26 PMYahoo Sports — 'Off-field stuff, we don’t focus on it': Muzumdar refuses to be drawn into India-Pakistan handshake debate

What they're saying

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India's cricket coach, Amol Muzumdar, skillfully sidestepped inquiries about the handshake protocol, emphasizing that the team's primary focus is on their opening match against Thailand. He indicated that the handshake matter with Pakistan will be discussed when the teams face each other. Muzumdar also played down recent T20I performances, expressing firm belief in the young squad's dynamic and aggressive gameplay.
— Yahoo Sports

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