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Indian men’s T20 cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with the Bangladesh captain during the toss in the Asia Cup.
This claim is false. The video clearly shows the two captains meeting, fist-bumping, and interacting during the toss. After the match, both teams also shook hands.
A video circulating on social media claims that during the Asia Cup Super Four match between India and Bangladesh on September 24, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with the Bangladesh captain, Jaker Ali, during the toss. Some posts also suggest that the Bangladesh captain refused to shake hands with Yadav.
In a longer recorded video shared on X, Suryakumar Yadav is seen tossing the coin. After the Bangladesh captain finishes discussing his team combination with Ravi Shastri, he smiles and fist-bumps Yadav. Subsequently, Yadav is seen conversing with Ravi Shastri.
ESPN Cricinfo’s X-post shared images of the fist bump between Suryakumar Yadav and Bangladeshi captain Jaker Ali during the toss, as well as a handshake with the Bangladesh player after the match. In sports, a fist bump is a friendly greeting that shows respect and camaraderie.
Photo stock site Getty Images hosts pictures of Suryakumar Yadav and the Bangladeshi captain and players fist-bumping and shaking hands, further confirming friendly interactions.
A report by IANS shows Yadav and Bangladesh captain Jaker Ali shaking hands during the toss.
Times of India reporter Pratyush Raj captured images from the ground showing both teams shaking hands after India clinched a 41-run win.
Multiple social media posts also show the teams interacting and shaking hands post-match.
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The viral claim that Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with the Bangladesh captain during their Asia Cup match is false. Both the toss video and multiple photos confirm that the captains met and interacted respectfully, and players shook hands after the match.
FAQ
Q1: Did Suryakumar Yadav refuse to shake hands with the Bangladesh captain?
A1: No. Video footage and images confirm that both captains met, fist-bumped, and shook hands.
Q2: What is the meaning of a fist bump in cricket?
A2: A fist bump is a friendly greeting showing respect and support between players.
Q3: Were the teams seen shaking hands after the match?
A3: Yes. Images from Getty, TOI, and social media posts confirm that both teams shook hands post-match.
Q4: Were there any credible reports of this incident from news agencies?
A4: No credible news outlets from India or Bangladesh reported any refusal of handshake by Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav.
Sources
X Post by GSMS Media, September 24, 2025
X Post by ESPNCricinfo, September 25, 2025
X Post by Sporttify, September 24, 2025
Report by Times of India
Getty Images
Report by IANS, September 24, 2025
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