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No handshakes expected as India face Pakistan in Asian Games cricket final
Original: No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan
India have set up an Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan, with the teams reportedly expected to skip pre-match handshakes, continuing a recent pattern of limited on-field courtesies between the two rivals. Matches between the neighbours remain among the most watched fixtures in world cricket, and any sign of tension draws intense attention from fans and commentators on both sides.
Why now: India and Pakistan meetings carry huge political and sporting significance, and the prospect of snubbed handshakes adds fresh talking points to the final.
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- No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan · abcnews.com
- No handshakes likely as India sets up Asian Games cricket final against Pakistan · The Daily Gazette
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