
South Africa captain and T20 World Cup commentator Temba Bavuma expressed that the absence of handshakes between India and Pakistan players during matches "does not look good" for cricket, emphasizing the sport's gentlemanly traditions. While acknowledging his limited understanding of the political tensions behind the gesture, Bavuma highlighted the negative optics it creates for spectators. The issue gained attention after India’s Suryakumar Yadav skipped a handshake with Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, citing solidarity with terror attack victims.
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