India captain Suryakumar Yadav continued to sidestep Pakistan in post-match interactions following India’s 21-run victory over Oman in their final group stage match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. With this win, India remained undefeated in Group A, securing top spot and advancing to the Super 4 stage.
During the post-match presentation, Suryakumar avoided mentioning Pakistan while discussing the upcoming fixture, stating, “All set for Super Fours,” emphasizing readiness to take on all teams. The Indian captain also jokingly demoted himself to the No.11 batting position to allow others game time, while praising Oman’s impressive batting performance and commending Hardik Pandya’s all-round contribution.
Suryakumar and the Indian team were seen hugging and interacting cordially with Oman’s players, continuing their display of sportsmanship, which contrasted with India’s previous refusal to shake hands with the Pakistan team. The earlier incident had drawn complaints from the Pakistan Cricket Board, demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, but the ICC dismissed these concerns.
India and Pakistan are set to clash again in the Super 4 stage on September 21 in Dubai, with the no-handshake controversy adding an extra layer of intrigue to the already heated rivalry. Fans can follow Asia Cup 2025 updates, match schedules, team squads, and live scores via India Today.