Mumbai, June 27: In a stunning display, the Indian men’s hockey team triumphed over Pakistan with a decisive 7-1 victory in the FIH Pro League. Following the match, an inspiring scene unfolded on the field as players from both teams shook hands, showcasing sportsmanship.
This encounter marked the second clash between the two rivals in the current tournament. In their previous match, the Indian players also extended their hands to the Pakistani team after securing a win. This gesture has garnered attention, especially considering the handshake policy adopted by the Indian cricket team after the 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack, where they refrained from handshakes with Pakistani players.
Under the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricket team made this decision during the T20 Asia Cup to honor the victims of the attack and show support for the Indian armed forces. Subsequently, the Indian women’s cricket team and the Under-19 team followed suit. Additionally, players from various other sports in India have also avoided handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts before and after matches.
Suryakumar Yadav’s team’s decision captured global headlines, prompting extensive media coverage of India-Pakistan cricket matches. Handshaking or greeting opponents is typically regarded as a common practice, seen as a part of sportsmanship and etiquette. However, the Indian men’s hockey team has broken the ‘no handshake’ policy against Pakistan.
It will be intriguing to see if Indian cricketers will follow the hockey team’s lead or maintain the ‘no handshake’ tradition. In the match, goals were scored by Sukjeet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik, Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, Raj Kumar Pal, and Dilpreet Singh, while Abu Mahmood netted the only goal for Pakistan. This victory marks India’s 17th consecutive win against Pakistan.
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