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Watch: India-Pakistan no-handshake row continues as Lakshya Raichandani snubs Farhan Yousaf

It's Diwali, a festive day all over India, but the India Under-19 team decided to keep their distance from the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team. Like the senior India National Cricket Team, the U-19 team also chose not to shake hands…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:32 AM
Watch: India-Pakistan no-handshake row continues as Lakshya Raichandani snubs Farhan Yousaf
Key Things to Know
  • India Under-19 captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani did not shake hands with Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf at the toss.
  • India Under-19 won the toss and chose to bat first against Pakistan in Oman.
  • Pakistan fast bowler Ali Raza bowled Raichandani for a two-ball duck in the opening over.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India Under-19 captain Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani did not shake hands with Pakistan Under-19 captain Farhan Yousaf at the toss during their Under-19 Asia Cup match in Oman on November 8. India won the toss and elected to bat first, continuing the no-handshake stance seen previously with the senior national team.

On the field, Pakistan bowler Ali Raza dismissed Raichandani for a two-ball duck in the first over, leaving India 0 for 1. The Indian playing XI also included Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid, the sons of former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.

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