India’s U-19 team is also following in the footsteps of Suryakumar Yadav and created drama in the International Cricket Council (ICC) event after the Asia Cup where the Indian team captain did not shake hands with the Bangladesh captain during the toss. India and Bangladesh are competing in the Group A match of the U-19 Cricket World Cup being played in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, where the atmosphere did not look good before the start of the match. The match between the two teams started late due to rain in Bulawayo and vice-captain Zawad Abrar came on the field in place of Bangladesh captain Azizul Hakim, who was suffering from fever, while Indian captain Ayush Mehtare was present for the toss. Bangladesh captain Zawad Abrar won the toss and decided to field first, but the captains of both teams did not shake hands on this occasion, which is a cricket tradition. No statement has been made by the ICC and the boards of both countries on this incident.

Source: The Patriot January 17, 2026 16:24 UTC