The much-talked-about handshake between India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha ended speculation after a video surfaced on social media, putting rumours of a snub to rest with an awkward yet crucial gesture.
Suryakumar Yadav dodged questions about Sanju Samson’s inclusion in the XI, cracking a joke while assuring, “We are taking care of him. Don’t worry, we will make the right decision tomorrow”.
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka openly voiced frustration over match scheduling and player fatigue, with both citing travel and recovery challenges ahead of their openers.