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No-handshake policy continues as Iyer, Farhan skip handshake at Asian Games final

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

Shreyas Iyer and Sahibzada Farhan maintained their no-handshake practice at the toss for the final match.

This tradition has been ongoing since the 2025 Asia Cup, reflecting the tensions between India and Pakistan.

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  • This tradition has been ongoing since the 2025 Asia Cup, reflecting the tensions between India and Pakistan.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:18:33 UTC.

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