Pakistan coach Mike Hesson 'disappointed' by India players' post-match handshake snub
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson was "disappointed" after India's players chose not shake hands with his team amid lingering tensions between the two nations.
The group A Asia Cup clash ended in favour of India after they thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets.
But at the end of the match neither Indian captain Yadav or batting partner Shivam Dube moved to meet their rivals in the middle, with both players swiftly leaving the field.
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Pakistan's players were seen walking towards India's dugout following the batting pair's act but all rival players had already left and entered the team's dressing room.
Shivam Dube (L) of India and Suryakumar Yadav (R) of India leaves the field. Getty
It was the first time the two nations had met since military action in April relating to an attack in Pahalgam in Indian Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for the attack.
India resisted calls to boycott the Asia Cup battle against Pakistan and confirmed that the two teams will only meet in multi-national events.
In protest of the Indian players' decision to not meet for a customary handshake, Pakistan players refused to attend the post-match presentation.
It was also noted that Yadav elected not to shake hands with Pakistan captain Salman Agha at the toss.
"We were ready to shake hands at the end of the game," Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson said post-match.
Players of Pakistan. Getty
"We were disappointed that our opposition didn't do that.
"We went over [to the dugout] and they were already gone to the changing room, so that was obviously a disappointing way to finish the match."
Yadav labelled the win as a "perfect return gift to India" before going on to declare that the team "stand by with the victims and families of the terror attack."
"We want to dedicate today's win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery," Yadav, who finished 47 not out, continued.
"We are aligned with the government and Board of Control for Cricket in India."
Pakistan's team management confirmed they had lodged a protest with match referee Andy Pycroft about the incident.
"The behaviour of Indian players was against the spirit of sportsmanship," the statement released by Pakistan's team management said.
"That is why skipper Agha was not sent to the post match ceremony."
