He explained that the handshake tradition is merely a goodwill gesture, not a binding regulation. “When such a rule does not exist, the Indian team is under no obligation to extend a handshake, especially with rivals with whom relations are strained,” the official said.

The clarification comes amid heightened scrutiny over Indo-Pak cricketing ties, which often reflect the tense diplomatic atmosphere between the two nations. The BCCI’s stance underlines that gestures of courtesy are voluntary and cannot be enforced when political sensitivities are involved.

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