Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reignited the handshake controversy ahead of the India clash, saying he hopes for sportsmanship but adding, “We’ll find that out tomorrow.” India arrived in Colombo to a festive welcome and will train separately from Pakistan. Key Indian players are set to feature, with spin expected to play a big role. Agha had earlier criticised India’s past handshake refusal, calling it bad for the game and young fans. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha reignited the handshake controversy ahead of the India clash, saying he hopes for sportsmanship but adding, “We’ll find that out tomorrow.” India arrived in Colombo to a festive welcome and will train separately from Pakistan. Key Indian players are set to feature, with spin expected to play a big role. Agha had earlier criticised India’s past handshake refusal, calling it bad for the game and young fans.
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