India's cricketers allegedly refused handshakes with Pakistan after winning an Asia Cup match in Dubai, claims coach Mike Hesson. This comes amid ongoing tensions following military conflicts earlier this year.

The recent Asia Cup encounter between India and Pakistan has taken on an unexpected controversy after Pakistan's coach, Mike Hesson, alleged that India's players refused customary handshakes following their victory. This marked the first face-off between the two cricketing nations since a conflict erupted earlier this year.

The match, held in Dubai, saw India achieve a convincing seven-wicket triumph. However, it concluded with Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his batting partner Shivam Dube leaving the field immediately post-match without exchanging handshakes, which is typically a norm.

According to Hesson, Pakistani players were prepared to uphold tradition and approached the Indian dugout for handshakes. By then, however, the Indian team had retreated to their dressing room. A similar omission of sportsmanship was evident during the coin toss as well; no handshake transpired between Suryakumar and Pakistan's captain Salman Agha.

Expressing disappointment, Hesson remarked on his team's willingness to extend courtesy despite their performance disappointment. "Obviously, we were ready to shake hands at the end of the game," he shared candidly. "We were disappointed that our opposition didn't do that."

At the match's conclusion during a presentation ceremony, Suryakumar Yadav characterized the victory as "a perfect return gift to India." While dedicating their win to the armed forces, he also expressed solidarity with victims of a recent terror attack.

No Pakistani player addressed the audience at this stage-a decision Hesson attributed directly to India's choice against shaking hands. He further elaborated by mentioning how they headed towards their opponents but found them absent from expected proceedings.

The backdrop for these tensions stems from an intense four-day military confrontation triggered by allegations linking Pakistan to an attack in Kashmir earlier this year-a claim Pakistan denies.

This episode was reportedly one of several instances straining Indo-Pak relations within international cricket spheres lately-surpassing previous issues around participation or hosting events like Champions Trophy or Women’s World Cup matches slated outside domestic borders due largely because neither nation favors visiting another amid strained political ties.

Away from controversy surrounding traditions observed post-game-and underlining good performances amid heated rivalries-the Indian side dominated on-field endeavors starting early when opener Saim Ayub fell prey quickly upon facing legitimate deliveries followed swiftly by Mohammad Haris succumbing soon thereafter through Jasprit Bumrah’s fast-paced bowling before recovering somewhat briefly making 45-2 yet collapsing spectacularly losing critical wickets ultimately ending poorly at 127-9 owing primarily spinners' relentless efforts securing substantial breakthroughs throughout middle overs significantly impacting proceedings ensuring emphatic total fell below par expectations overall successful securing notable position surpassing strategic adversaries succinctly showcasing masterclass efficiency maintaining poise handling pressures astutely offering further prospects potential subsequent impending clashes possibly foreseen near future