Inside India vs Pakistan Drama: Who Blinks First? | FIFA World Cup T20 2026 Explainer
Earlier, during India’s T20 World Cup opener against the USA in Mumbai, Rohit was seen walking away with the trophy he famously lifted in 2024, a triumph that ended India’s 11-year wait for an ICC title.The build-up to the latest India-Pakistan clash has not been without tension. Political and diplomatic tensions between the two nations, especially after the Pahalgam attack last year, have spilled over into cricket competitions. Matters further escalated during the 2025 Asia Cup when Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts before and after matches.In this context, the two captains were asked if they would switch hands on Sunday. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha replied: “We’ll see tomorrow.”“Cricket should be played in the (right) spirit. My personal opinion may not be important. But cricket should be played the way it has always been played. It is up to them to decide what to do,” he added.Indian captain Suryakumar chose to downplay the discussion. “Now wait for 24 hours. Why are you so focused on this? We have come to play cricket. We will play good cricket. We will take all those calls later tomorrow. Wait for it. Eat well and go to sleep.”