When India’s women’s cricket team faces Pakistan in a World Cup league fixture in Colombo on Sunday, it won’t shake hands with the Pakistan players.
Sources have confirmed to Sportstar that Indian players and team management have been informed about the decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The move comes in the wake of the India’s men’s team’s decision to not shake hands with Pakistan players during the just-concluded Asia Cup.
The Women’s World Cup guidelines set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) do not make handshakes between players compulsory, and action can only be taken against teams or players if their conduct doesn’t uphold the spirit of the game.
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Amid rising political tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians, and the Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan faced each other thrice in the Asia Cup, and the Indian team refused to shake hands on all occasions.
After winning the title, the Indian team refused to receive the trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s interior minister.
Since the Champions Trophy earlier this year, India and Pakistan has been playing in neutral venues during ICC and ACC events. According to an agreement, such arrangements will continue until 2027. As a result, Pakistan will play all its Women’s World Cup 2025 matches in Colombo.
Published on Oct 01, 2025
