The Asia Cup 2025 is currently embroiled in a significant controversy stemming from the Indian cricket team’s reluctance to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts. The incident has sparked numerous reactions and viewpoints. Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary has been vocal in his criticism of the Indian team’s behavior, but his statements contain factual inaccuracies.
Tiwary expressed his disapproval of the Indian team’s actions, stating that the refusal to shake hands with Pakistani players was a mistake. He targeted Gautam Gambhir, accusing him of orchestrating the situation to mask his perceived hypocrisy. Tiwary also made a false claim regarding Suryakumar Yadav. Tiwary alleged that Yadav shook hands with the Pakistani captain during the trophy unveiling, which was later found to be untrue upon closer examination. The decision to play matches between India and Pakistan is not determined by the players or the BCCI, but rather by the Indian government.