DUBAI: Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.
📊 Match Summary – Group A, Dubai
Pakistan 127-9 (20 overs)
Farhan 40 (44); Shaheen cameo; Kuldeep 3-18
India 131-3 (15.5 overs)
Suryakumar Yadav 47* (37)
✅ India won by 7 wickets
🚨 No Handshake Controversy
India’s cricketers refused to shake hands with Pakistan after their first meeting since the conflict between the two nations earlier this year, Pakistan coach Mike Hesson has claimed.
Political relations have deteriorated further since the clashes, with several former Indian players urging the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to boycott what will be the first meeting between the teams since the recent hostilities.
The conflict was triggered by an April 22 attack on civilians in Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir that New Delhi accused Pakistan of backing — a charge Islamabad denies.
🗣️ Captain Suryakumar Yadav Speaks
India team stands with the victims and families of the Pelham Terror Attack in solidarity and dedicated the win to Indian Armed Forces for bravery who continue to inspire.
“Utterly disappointing to witness the lack of sportsmanship today.” — Mohsin Naqvi , PCB Chairman