"When Yadav was asked to comment on the handshake row after his team's last group-stage fixture on Friday evening, he responded by saying: It [the match] will be a good contest between the ball and the bat. He went on to add that he's asked his players to shut the noise ahead of the match against Pakistan. Close your room, switch off your phone and sleep, the India captain said. It's easy to say, but sometimes it is difficult."
"Having made pointedly political statements after his team's win over Pakistan on Sunday, the 35-year-old chose to steer clear of similar comments a day before their second match. We stand with all the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and with their families, and dedicate this win to our brave armed forces who took part in Operation Sindoor, the 35-year-old said when asked if his team's decision to not shake hands with Pakistani players was against the spirit of cricket."
Pakistan cancelled a pre-match news conference one hour before its scheduled time ahead of the Super Fours fixture in Dubai. India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav declined to engage with questions about a no-handshake row after India’s win over Oman, urging players to ignore outside noise and focus on the contest. The upcoming India–Pakistan match is their second meeting in eight days and carries significant tournament implications, with the winner moving closer to the final on September 28. Both camps have taken steps to limit political fallout and protect players from off-field controversy while preparations continue.
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