The handshake snub drama from the India-Pakistan men's match at the Asia Cup 2025 has ignited controversies around the world of cricket. Will we, however, witness the same theatrics translate to the women's cricket when India face Pakistan at the forthcoming Women's ODI World Cup 2025? Deepti Sharma on Handshake Controversy With only more than two weeks left until the India-Pakistan women's showdown, everyone is waiting to see how players deal with the electric tension. India's veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma was questioned regarding whether the snub has a future in the women's game. "That match is far away, and when it happens, we will see what to do,” Deepti told reporters on September 16, ahead of the second ODI against Australia. “We are not focussing on the Asia Cup at the moment; our focus is on this series." India women and Pakistan women will square off on October 5 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, a match likely to attract international attention. Also Read | Smriti Mandhana Tops ICC Women’s ODI Rankings, Surpasses Nat Sciver-Brunt Deepti Sharma's Positive Outlook After 1st ODI Defeat India's current ODI series against Australia is considered a perfect rehearsal for the World Cup. India scored a competitive 281/7 in the first ODI, but Australia comfortably chased the total. Phoebe Litchfield made a nice 80, and Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland contributed fifties to help the team win the match by eight wickets with 35 balls remaining. Even in defeat, Deepti preferred to see the positive side: "We would rather take the positives away from the match, like the partnerships we had in our inning and the small things we were able to do well. And we don’t think there is much of a gap between Australia and India. We always play to win." The second ODI is is underway, with India looking to stage a turnaround before the series concludes on September 20. India's World Cup journey starts on September 30 against Sri Lanka at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan game is only five days later, which makes it one of the most high-profile matches of the tournament.