India women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur responds to questions about whether India will shake hands with Pakistan amid controversy over no-handshake discussions. Asked whether a friendly gesture can be expected against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup 2026, she does not directly endorse or confirm a change in approach and instead gives a blunt reply that moves away from prolonging the issue. The question is framed around a prior situation in which handshake norms between the two teams became a point of public debate. Kaur’s position, as reported, is that she is not looking to extend the controversy or revisit the handshake question in detail. The response is presented as a refusal to further engage on the specific matter of a handshake during upcoming matches, including any potential meeting with Pakistan at the 2026 tournament. Overall, the coverage centers on her decision to end speculation around the gesture rather than on any new policy from either board or any confirmed match-day protocol.
Harmanpreet Kaur declines to extend debate on India’s handshake with Pakistan
India women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur responds to questions about whether India will shake hands with Pakistan amid controversy over no-handshake discussions. Asked whether a friendly gesture...
- Harmanpreet Kaur is asked whether India will shake hands with Pakistan.
- The question is linked to the ongoing ‘no-handshake’ controversy.
- Kaur gives a blunt response and does not elaborate further.
- The discussion is specifically tied to a possible India–Pakistan match at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- The reported focus is on her decision to not prolong or reframe the controversy.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur refused to drag the no-handshake controversy any further, when asked if the friendly gesture can be expected against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026.
2 months agoIndia captain Harmanpreet Kaur refused to drag the no-handshake controversy any further, when asked if the friendly gesture can be expected against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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