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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Krishan Francis

Pakistan captain says it is up to India to decide whether to shake hands at the T20 World Cup

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Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha says it is up to India’s players to decide whether they will shake hands with his team before and after Sunday’s much-anticipated T20 World Cup match.

Political and diplomatic tensions between the two nations have often boiled over on to the cricket field. The game in Colombo will be the first time they have met since last year's acrimonious Asia Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates won by India and where players refused to shake hands.

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