Controversy erupted at the 2025 Asia Cup, where Suryakumar Yadav and Co. refused to shake hands with players wearing Pakistan jerseys in protest of the Pahalgaon attack. More than 20 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed in that militant attack. India faced Pakistan three times in that tournament, and won all three times But the Indian players refrained from the traditional way of handshake every time during the match
