Suryakumar Yadav explains the reason behind refusing handshake with Pakistan, says ‘We gave a…’ News24 –

The Indian team skipper Suryakumar Yadav opened up about the decision to not shake hands with Pakistan after the match. Even during the toss both the captain seemed to be on their own as they did not shake hands and same happened after the match. As soon as the match was over Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube went directly to the changing room and shut the door, which has stirred a new controversy. After the match, SKY mentioned that this was the decision that was told to them and they agreed as some things go beyond ‘sportsman spirit.’

“We took a call as we came here to only play. We gave a proper reply. We are aligned with BCCI and the government. I feel a few things in life are ahead of sportsman spirit. I have told it at the presentation as well. We stand with all the victims of the Pahalagam terror attack.”

“We stand with their families also and express our solidarity. As I said, we dedicate this win to our brave armed forces who took part in Operation Sindoor. As they continue to inspire us all, we will try our best to, whenever given the opportunity, inspire them as well if possible,” he said.