Anil Chaudhary defends Indian players amid 'handshake' row
Following the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match, controversy erupted over Indian players skipping post-match handshakes. Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary downplayed the issue, calling the controversy trivial. He noted that the handshake ritual is a recent practice and emphasised that focus should remain on the match outcome rather than symbolic gestures after the game.