Indian cricket team. Image Credits: XTeam India continued its ‘no handshake’ stance against Pakistan in cricket. Just after winning the Asian Games 2026 final, Indian players ignored their Pakistani counterparts to continue the trend that began with the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai last year. Shreyas Iyer and co. also found time to perform a lap of honor after winning the high-scoring thriller at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday, October 3.India ignores Pakistan players at Asian Games 2026 finalAs has been the case since September last year, Team India has once again ignored Pakistan players on the cricket field. This time, the Indian players refused to interact or shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts after winning the high-scoring Asian Games 2026 final match in Nisshin. As one can expect, Indian players celebrated the win among themselves by congratulating each other, shortly after prevailing by 19 runs to clinch yet another Asian Games gold. Also Read- Watch- Indian Fielders Display Pakistan Like Fielding, Then Washington Sundar RedeemsIt is worth noting that Team India has maintained its ‘no handshake’ stance against Pakistan ever since the deadly terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam last year. In the three India vs Pakistan matches that took place in September during the 2025 Asia Cup in UAE, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to interact with Pakistan’s Salman Agha at any point on match days.Moreover, Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistan players, and also refused to collect the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from PCB chairman and controversial figure, Mohsin Naqvi.The trend continued at the 2026 T20 World Cup this year, and was once again witnessed at the Asian Games 2026 final, where India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs to clinch the gold medal.India players perform lap of honor in NisshinThe Indian cricket team, led by Shreyas Iyer, also performed a lap of honor for Team India fans at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Several Indian players greeted the Indian crowd near the boundary rope while proudly waving the tri-colour.crictalk @crictalk7 Oct 3, 2026, 1:41 PM The outcome marked India’s second successive Asian Games gold medal in men’s cricket, after having previously won back in late 2023 in China. Also Read- India Champions Vs Australia Champions Live Streaming, Live Telecast- Where to Watch WCL 2026 Live On TV, OTT, App?
