Dubai: Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav once again refrained from shaking hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Agha during the toss ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match, reigniting discussions about the intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry.

The incident mirrored a similar moment from the group stage clash earlier in the tournament, where Suryakumar walked past Salman at the toss without offering a handshake.

The gesture, or lack thereof, immediately drew attention and sparked mixed reactions across social and traditional media.

Tensions between the two teams had further escalated during the earlier match when none of the Indian players participated in post-match handshakes with the Pakistani team.

Ahead of the Super 4 clash, India won the toss and chose to bowl first, setting the stage for what promises to be another gripping contest between the arch-rivals.

While the toss was conducted with professionalism, the absence of a handshake between team representatives was widely noted, highlighting the ongoing intensity in the cricketing relationship between the two nations.