Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav has sparked controversy after shaking hands with Pakistan\u2019s Interior Minister and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, Mohsin Naqvi, during the Asia Cup trophy unveiling. The handshake, captured at the event, quickly spread across Indian media platforms and social networks. Many users expressed anger, calling the gesture inappropriate given Mohsin Naqvi\u2019s political position and past remarks against India. One social media user wrote that shaking hands with Pakistan\u2019s Interior Minister was \u201cthe height of shamelessness.\u201d Another added, \u201cSuryakumar Yadav is shaking hands with the very man who threatened India after Operation Sindoor.\u201d Indian outlets also highlighted the handshake, questioning the captain\u2019s decision in light of tense bilateral relations. Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan\u2019s Interior Minister, assumed charge as ACC President earlier this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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