Overview
- Video from the October 20 match in Bahrain shows India captain Ishant Rathee declining the customary greeting at the toss.
- Both teams exchanged handshakes after the final whistle despite the pre-game snub.
- India remain undefeated after heavy wins over Bangladesh (83–19) and Sri Lanka (89–16), leading the standings with Iran second.
- Kabaddi features at the Asian Youth Games for the first time, with seven teams in a round-robin and finals scheduled for October 23.
- Coverage links the gesture to recent non-handshake episodes in cricket, with commentators citing broader bilateral tensions including the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.