Did Suryakumar Yadav Ignore Salman Agha At Asia Cup 2025 Press Conference? Here’s What Really Happened News24 –
As the countdown to Asia Cup 2025 begins, social media is buzzing – not just about the cricket, but also about a handshake. With only hours to go before the tournament opener, all eight team captains gathered in Dubai on Tuesday for a pre-tournament press conference. But the spotlight wasn’t on the questions – it was on the interaction between India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha.
Did Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha Shake Hands?
Speculation exploded online after early reports claimed that the two captains did not exchange pleasantries, and that Agha exited the stage without acknowledging Suryakumar Yadav (SKY). However, video evidence has since confirmed otherwise.
The truth is: they did shake hands, albeit briefly and without much conversation. The moment happened while Suryakumar was leaving the stage, and though it seemed like a customary gesture, it was enough to stir a debate online.
Adding to that, Suryakumar also exchanged a polite handshake with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, an image that is now making rounds on social platforms.
Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan Captain Salman Agha..(This video is for those saying that the Pakistan captain wasn’t sitting next to the Indian players and they didn’t even shake hands)pic.twitter.com/76CSDcJIQW
— Sporttify (@sporttify) September 9, 2025
No Talk, Just Focus
Interestingly, both captains chose not to comment on each other’s teams and kept their focus strictly on their own squads. When asked about aggression ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash on September 14, Surya responded:
“Aggression is always there on the field. You can’t do without it if you want to win.”
Salman Ali Agha, when asked the same, kept his answer measured:
“If someone wants to be aggressive, that’s their choice. I don’t give anyone any specific instructions.”
India vs Pakistan – The Rivalry Rekindles
India will open their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE on September 10, followed by the high-voltage encounter against Pakistan on September 14. There’s also a strong possibility that the two arch-rivals could meet up to three times – in the group stage, Super Four, and potentially the final on September 28.
Last Thoughts
While a handshake between captains might seem like a small detail, in a rivalry as charged as India vs Pakistan, even the smallest gestures are magnified. Whether it’s fiery competition on the pitch or cool handshakes off it, Asia Cup 2025 is already setting the tone for what promises to be a tournament full of emotion, intensity, and drama.