Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi stated that Pakistan will only engage with India on equal terms, asserting that if India chooses not to shake hands, Pakistan has no desire to force the gesture. Naqvi emphasized his belief that cricket and politics should remain separate, a stance supported by Pakistan's Prime Minister. This comes after Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz Ahmed accused the Indian team of unethical behavior during the Asia Cup final, with reports suggesting the PCB considered raising the issue with the ICC.