Gautam Gambhir behind Team India’s handshake row vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025? Journalist reveals shocking details

On Sunday, September 14, the Indian cricket team continued to dominate their arch-rivals Pakistan when they registered a convincing seven-wicket win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai in ongoing Asia Cup 2025

. The SuryakumarYadav-led Indian team, who were coming after a convincing nine-wicket win over UAE in their tournament opener, reigned supreme over their near neighbours amid the invisible boycott.

However, the Men in Blue walked out despite fans and cricket enthusiasts voicing for a complete boycott of the match, but with the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as well as members of central government time and again stated that the team cannot forfeit the game as part of the rules under multinational

tournament, and they held their heads high and continued to play with the fighting spirit.

What did Gautam Gambhir say ahead of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025?

While the match saw some shocking incidents as the two skippers refrained from shaking hands at the toss, the Indian team also snubbed a handshake after the match as they reportedly locked the dressing room from inside with the Men in Green waiting outside for the customary ritual. Amidst this, renowned journalist Boria Majumdar revealed shocking details of the dressing room conversation, which took place prior to the game.

According to the reports citing Boria Majumdar, Team India head coach advised the Indian squad to avoid all pleasantries with Pakistan, including handshakes and conversations. “Cut down on social media, stop reading the noise. Your job is to play for India. Don’t forget what happened in Pahalgam. Don’t shake hands, don’t engage - just go out, show your best, and win for India,” Gambhir reportedly said, as informed by Majumdar.

Apart from this, the former India cricketer along with members of the support staff also urged them to stay calm and focus on the game, focusing to send a message through their game and silence. Speaking of the continental tournament, India are placed at the top of the Group A standings with two wins in as many games and will next take on Oman on Friday, September 19 in Abu Dhabi.