The diplomatic tension between Pakistan and India deepened after Pakistan submitted a formal protest to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), challenging India’s refusal to participate in the traditional pre-match handshake during a recent cricket encounter. Stakeholders from both nations are now keen to understand the underlying motives, with Pakistan alleging that the move was a deliberate snub aimed at escalating political discord under the guise of sportsmanship. The Pakistani cricket board has emphasized that such actions undermine the spirit of the game and called upon the ACC to intervene and set protocols ensuring respect and fairness.

Speculation remains rife over the factors influencing…