News Update : 'Eat well and go to sleep': Surya, Agha sidestep handshake chatter pre India-Pakistan WC clash - TOI SPORTS DESK

Captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained non-committal on whether India and Pakistan players would shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash. Both leaders suggested waiting until match day for a decision, emphasizing their focus on playing good cricket. This follows a history where India did not shake hands with Pakistan in previous encounters. Captains Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha remained non-committal on whether India and Pakistan players would shake hands before or after their T20 World Cup clash. Both leaders suggested waiting until match day for a decision, emphasizing their focus on playing good cricket. This follows a history where India did not shake hands with Pakistan in previous encounters. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/eat-well-and-go-to-sleep-suryakumar-yadav-salman-ali-agha-deflect-handshake-questions-ahead-of-india-pakistan-clash/articleshow/128349267.cms Date: 2026-02-14T13:52:05.000Z