The India U-19 team enters the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 as one of the favorites, thanks to the presence of young stars like captain Ayush Mhatre and the explosive opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi. They have been grouped alongside Pakistan, the UAE, and Malaysia. On the other hand, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal are placed in Group B.
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Even they avoided having any exchange with Pakistanis. This stance has been taken as a mark of solidarity with the Indian army and to honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year. This trend is likely to continue in the U-19 Asia Cup 2025 during the India vs Pakistan clash, but the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now stepped in to avoid the controversy.
ICC Orders India and Pakistan U-19 players to shake hands at Under-19 Asia Cup 2025
The ICC has asked the BCCI to ensure that Indian players do not avoid shaking hands with their Pakistani counterparts during the Under-19 Asia Cup match.
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Is BCCI preparing for another India vs Pakistan controversy?
Now if Indian boys don’t shake hands with the Pakistan team, then the match referee will have to be informed in advance. We know for a fact that ICC doesn’t want politics to take the front seat when it comes to junior cricket. So, it is a case of both bad optics and public sentiment.”
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