In the aftermath of India’s emphatic win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, a new controversy has emerged—this time, not from the pitch but from the dressing rooms. According to multiple reports, members of the Pakistan cricket team approached India’s dressing room post-match, presumably for a customary handshake or gesture of goodwill. However, no Indian player responded, leaving the Pakistani contingent waiting outside.
Sources close to the team suggest that the decision to avoid any post-match interaction was led by India’s mentor Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav. The rationale, reportedly, was to maintain a strictly professional boundary with the opposition, especially given the heightened political and emotional backdrop of the India-Pakistan rivalry. “It’s our duty to play against you, but that’s it. Nothing more than what happens on the field,” one insider was quoted as saying, reinforcing the sentiment that sportsmanship doesn’t always require off-field gestures.
Pakistan’s head coach was visibly annoyed by the snub and is said to have lodged a formal complaint with the match referee. While the ICC has not issued any statement yet, the incident has sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans divided over whether India’s stance was justified or unnecessarily cold. Some praised the Indian team for drawing a firm line, while others called for more grace in victory.
This episode adds another layer to the already intense India-Pakistan narrative, where every move—on or off the field—is scrutinized. As the tournament progresses, it remains to be seen whether this frosty exchange will influence future encounters or be chalked up as a one-off moment of post-match tension. Either way, the message from the Indian camp is loud and clear: play hard, win fair, but keep your distance.