The denial of a handshake, which occurred during the start of the match, seemed mutual since both skippers were informed of the protocol. However, the Pakistani players were left baffled when the Indian batters, after the conclusion of the chase, left the field for the dressing room without waiting for the formal handshake.
The Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, was pre-informed, alongside Salman Agha, the Pakistani skipper, of the protocol change to not shake hands during the coin toss at the start of the game.
A report in NDTV has revealed that due to Andy Pycroft not informing the Pakistan captain of the no-handshake protocol throughout the match, the goof-up occurred. The Indian players went straight into the dressing room, leaving the Pakistani players baffled.
PCB's actions due to the lack of cricketing spirit on the field
Upset with the incidents that happened after the chase concluded in the Dubai International Stadium, the PCB issued a statement late in the night claiming India's actions to be against the spirit of the game.
On the post-match affairs, the PCB further said, "The match referee, Andy Pycroft, had asked captain Salman Ali Agha, at the time of the toss, not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart. The Pakistan team management has lodged a protest, calling the behaviour against the spirit of sports."
More India vs Pakistan games on cards
However, if the PCB Chief stands on his claim to deny playing in the next Asia Cup fixture against the UAE, it would toughen Pakistan's chances of making it to the Super-4 stage.
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