Amid speculation ahead of the high-profile match, the two captains avoided both a handshake and eye contact. Agha, who won the toss and chose to bowl first, spoke to the broadcaster and walked away without interacting with Suryakumar.

The issue has drawn criticism, with former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar saying the game should be played in the right spirit. Suryakumar declined to comment on the matter before the match, while Agha said the decision rested with India.

Tensions between the teams have lingered since last year’s Asia Cup, where post-match handshakes were also skipped, leading to friction between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the ICC.