He said that India’s no-handshake move reflected the anger and frustration in the Indian camp over the Pahalgam terror attack and political tensions. He said that ignoring or even openly insulting Pakistan on the field is a conscious decision by the Indian players.
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The former Indian cricketer backed Suryakumar Yadav and his team’s intentions to show their stance firmly without compromising on the game itself, and they should continue their stance.
Atul Wassan says India vs Pakistan cricket drama will continue
The commentator has further emphasized that the tension between India and Pakistan is unlikely to ease anytime soon. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 coming next year, Wassan said that India must maintain its position by being firm on the field, carefully managing interactions, and showing respect for national sentiment and security concerns.
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Atul Wassan explains why cricket must go on
The former Indian cricketer compared it to situations where athletes like Neeraj Chopra compete in global events even if political rivalries exist, and the same applies in cricket, saying Indians should just ignore Pakistan’s presence.
But people only look at cricket. In multinationals, even in Indian diplomatic circles, there are so many meetings. The Prime Minister just left. The Pakistani PM was also there. If he was there, then we shouldn't go. No. Let them be; we’ll do our job.”
Notably, the Men in Blue have already qualified for the Super Fours of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after back-to-back wins over the UAE and Pakistan. They are set to play their final group match against Oman on September 19 in Dubai.
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