T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar skips handshake with Agha at the toss in Colombo
Updated On: 16 February, 2026 11:02 AM IST | Colombo | PTI
India captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha during the toss of their T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, continuing a policy followed since last year’s Asia Cup. The decision, confirmed by a BCCI official, extends to post-match interactions as well, with the Indian team maintaining the stance in solidarity
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Pakistan`s captain Salman Agha (L) walks past his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav after the toss before the start of the 2026 ICC Men`s T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between India and Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pic/AFP
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during toss of their T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on Sunday, maintaining the status quo since the Asia Cup in Dubai last year.
"The No handshake Policy will continue," a BCCI official in Colombo confirmed to PTI an hour before the game.
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