India has now set its sights on politicizing the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s World Cup after turning the Asia Cup into a political affair.
Indian journalist Boria Majumdar wrote on X (Formerly Twitter) that the pattern seen during the Asia Cup will continue in the Women’s World Cup.
“The India-Pakistan game in Colombo will not be another cricket match. It will be a continuation of the Asia Cup, and the only thing that changes is the gender. From men to women – that’s the only change. There will be no handshakes, lots of off-field drama and heightened stakes,” he wrote.
Pakistan and India are scheduled to meet on October 5 in the Women’s World Cup.
During the Asia Cup, Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistani cricketers in any of the matches. After winning the final, the Indian captain also declined to receive the trophy from the Asian Cricket Council chairman.