The highly anticipated group-stage encounter between India and Pakistan ignited a storm of controversy after a dramatic handshake snub. Suryakumar Yadav’s brigade refrained from exchanging pleasantries with Salman Ali Agha’s men, making the absence of handshakes at both the toss and the post-match ceremony a talking point across the cricketing world. Even match officials were bypassed in this frosty display, intensifying the narrative of hostility between the two fierce rivals. However, when the arch-rivals locked horns once again in the Super Four clash on Sunday, the atmosphere shifted ever so slightly. This subtle alteration in protocol reportedly came at the behest of Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, whose influence ensured a tempered approach amid heightened emotions. Watch the video here: 🗣️ Arey umpire se to mil loo!!Gautam Gambhir invited the Indian players to exchange handshakes—but only with the umpires 😂pic.twitter.com/iBkdhye87j — KKR Karavan (@KkrKaravan) September 21, 2025 More to follow