The former Pakistan coach, Rashid Latif, had criticized the Indian team, under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, for not turning up to shake hands after their seven-wicket victory over the Salman Ali Agha-led side at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He also urged the PCB to lodge an official complaint against BCCI as their players locked the door of their dressing room.

Latif reckoned that denying a shake would be a blot that India would have to carry for a lifetime. Not only after the game, but even at the toss, Sky didn’t shake hands with the Pakistan captain, who didn’t appear in the post-match presentation, in protest of the entire incident.

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“Wars have happened before, too, but we have always shaken hands. These things will remain a blot for a lifetime. Our reservations in terms of war or the Pahalgam attack are legitimate. But when you come to the ground, play the sport the right way. If Pakistan is involved in the Pahalgam attack, then catch those who are responsible.” Latif expressed during a recent interaction.

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Later in the post-match ceremony, Sky revealed that they would dedicate this win to the Armed Forces and those who lost their innocent lives during the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year. Pakistan, 24 hours after the game, filed a complaint against the match referee, Andy Pyrcroft.

“India should have fought the war, but they didn’t even do that properly. They should not have backed out. To hide their own mistakes, a lot of things are being done politically. What happened on the ground was not correct.” Latif explained in the post-match chat.

“Perfect occasion, taking the time out, we stand by the victims of the families of the Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery. Hope they continue to inspire us all, and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to put a smile on their face.” The former Pakistan wicket-keeper concluded.