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Tensions between Pakistan and India spilled onto the cricket field once again as the captains of both nations refrained from shaking hands at the toss ahead of the Asian Games Men’s cricket final on Saturday.
In the high-stakes gold medal encounter, India set Pakistan a challenging target of 212 runs. The absence of the customary pre-match handshake reflects the ongoing diplomatic freeze and sporting tensions between the two sides, continuing a pattern of avoided handshakes and strained relations observed during cross-border fixtures over the past year.
