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No handshake drama continues in Asia Cup 2026 [Source: X]
As the India women's team and Pakistan women's team faced off against each other in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 on September 5, a massive controversy erupted online after cameras captured something that brought back memories of the shake-up that began during the men's Asia Cup 2025.
Notably, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan captain Fatima Sana were seen avoiding a cordial greeting after the toss, which fueled massive speculation and debate online while also raising questions about sportsmanship in the game.
Harmanpreet Kaur Avoids Handshake With Fatima Sana in Women's Asia Cup 2026 Game
The marquee matchup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 5 saw India Women and Pakistan Women clash against each other. After the toss, Fatima Sana won it and cameras captured Harmanpreet Kaur moving straight out of Sana's way as the PAK captain approached the anchor to declare her decision after winning the toss.
Watch the video below:
After Fatima Sana finished her speech, she crossed paths with Harmanpreet Kaur again, but neither of them initiated a handshake as a positive sign of sportsmanship between the players.
The drama has continued since 2025, when, following the Pahalgam terror attack, India walked straight to the dressing room after the match without shaking hands with the Pakistani team, in protest against the attack.
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That led to broader diplomatic concerns and a cricketing dispute between the two countries, which further agitated the spirit of sportsmanship in the game. This was later followed by a similar incident involving the India women's and Pakistan women's teams, including during the September 5, 2026 on Saturday.
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