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India-Pakistan Asia Cup Final Marred by Political Tensions

Political tensions boiled over at the Asia Cup final. Indian players snubbed Pakistani counterparts, causing a 90-minute delay. What does this mean for future matches?

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India-Pakistan Asia Cup Final Marred by Political Tensions

The India-Pakistan cricket match at the Asia Cup finals, hosted by cricinfo, was marred by political tensions, with Indian players refusing to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts and declining to accept the winning trophy from a Pakistani minister. The match was delayed by 90 minutes due to the standoff.

Tensions escalated when Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistani players throughout the tournament, including the finals. This was a departure from the past, where cricket matches were seen as a way to thaw tensions between the two nations. The refusal to accept the winning trophy and medals from Pakistani minister Mohsin Naqvi further strained relations.

The political climate was already tense due to the ongoing dispute over the April militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which India blames on Pakistan. Pakistani interior minister Mohsin Naqvi criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet associating the team's victory with 'Operation Sindoor', India's bombing campaign against Pakistan targets in May 2023. Pakistani journalist Faizan Lakhani argued that India is politicizing cricket with such actions.

The standoff delayed the post-match ceremony by 90 minutes before the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) removed the tokens of victory from the podium. This is the first time since 2008 that the Indian team has not traveled to Pakistan for a match, and Pakistani players are barred from the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The India-Pakistan cricket match at the Asia Cup finals ended on a sour note, with political tensions overshadowing the sporting event. The refusal to shake hands, accept the trophy, and the delay in the ceremony highlight the deep-seated issues between the two nations. It remains to be seen how these tensions will affect future cricket matches between India and Pakistan.

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