Indian cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar recently shared his opinion on the no handshake controversy between India and Pakistan. His comments on the issue quickly sparked debate across social media platforms among cricket fans.
Expressing his view online, Manjrekar said the “no shaking hands” move started by India was unnecessary. He added that such actions do not reflect the spirit of the game and suggested playing normally or not playing at all.
Instead of receiving support from many cricket followers, Manjrekar faced strong criticism from nationalistic fans. Several users disagreed with his opinion about keeping sports separate from political tensions between the two countries.
Some people argued that politics influences every aspect of life and cannot be ignored in sports. They also mentioned repeated attacks on soldiers and civilians, including the Pahalgam attack last year, while defending the no handshake decision.
A few users reacted emotionally, saying Manjrekar might not fully understand the sentiment behind the decision. They stated that the pain of losing loved ones in terror attacks cannot be separated from sporting interactions.
At the same time, another section of social media users supported Manjrekar’s argument. They said that if nationalism was the priority, authorities should have completely boycotted the match instead of symbolic gestures.
Despite the debate, excitement around the India versus Pakistan match remains high. Fans are eager to see whether India can continue its winning momentum in the upcoming contest.
Cricket followers are also curious to see how both teams perform in the high pressure encounter. The match is expected to draw massive attention from audiences across the world.
