World Cup Group – The game is about competing hard while keeping its essential spirit focused on grace. Shaking hands with an opponent is a fundamental component of any sporting endeavor.

Even though India against Pakistan on the cricket field is seen as a war without firing, a certain etiquette was in vogue until recent years. India vs Pakistan Live Score Updates However, that cordial characterization has been dismissed as Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav took to the RPL here on Sunday. He avoided shaking hands with his Pakistani counterpart Salman Aga at the toss ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup Group A match at the Premadasa Stadium.

This disdain for sporting tradition first came to light last year when India competed against Pakistan in the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Apparently instructions have come from the highest levels of the administration and the people in blue are probably following them. It is ironical that when Wasim Akram and Harbhajan Singh can hug and shake hands as commentators, their successors seem to be stuck in political controversies.