NEW DELHI: Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav has come under sharp criticism after shaking hands with Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during the unveiling ceremony of the Asia Cup trophy.
The moment, widely reported by Indian media, quickly went viral, sparking a wave of criticism on social media. Many users targeted the Indian skipper for the gesture, with one commenting that “shaking hands with Pakistan’s Interior Minister is the height of shamelessness.”
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The incident has fueled debate online, with critics questioning Yadav’s conduct while others view it as a routine diplomatic courtesy during a sporting event.
The criticism intensified as some users linked the gesture to past political tensions. One user wrote that the Indian captain was shaking hands with Mohsin Naqvi, “the man who threatened India after Operation Sandoor.”
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The same user further remarked, “I don’t know how these people even look at themselves in the mirror.”
In addition to individual remarks, several other Indian social media users also criticized Suryakumar Yadav for the handshake with Mohsin Naqvi. The backlash continues to trend online, with many questioning the captain’s conduct during the Asia Cup trophy unveiling ceremony.
