Tense Anticipation: Will India and Pakistan Teams Shake Hands?

Tensions mount ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash as both teams remain uncertain about handshakes. The pre-match atmosphere is charged, with team officials holding back on decisions pending higher authority input. Bangladesh board's Aminul Islam anticipates significant engagements with Indian cricket officials during the game.

Tensions are running high as the cricketing world awaits the outcome of whether India and Pakistan will partake in the traditional pre-match handshake ahead of their T20 World Cup encounter. Both teams have maintained a diplomatic stance, reflecting larger geopolitical tensions.

Notably absent since last year's Asia Cup, the handshake has become a symbolic gesture under scrutiny. Indian and Pakistani players, currently non-committal, focus on gameplay as officials deliberate in the background. Salman Ali Agha emphasized the importance of maintaining cricket's 'Spirit of the Game' amidst the uncertain political backdrop.

In an attempt to mending strained relations, Bangladesh Cricket Board chief, Aminul Islam Bulbul, will attend the match in Colombo, alongside top BCCI officials. The event underscores the ICC's drive for diplomatic engagement among Asian countries amidst high-profile global sporting events.

(With inputs from agencies.)