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Handshake Controversy At India-Pakistan Tennis Match, Fans Furious: Watch
Last Updated: A controversy erupted after India's victory over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup (U-16) as as fans attacks Pakistan player for 'attitude' during post-match interaction. A controversy has erupted between an Indian tennis star and a Pakistani player following India's decisive victory over their neighbours in a Junior Davis Cup (U-16) match in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. The Indian tennis team triumphed over Pakistan with a 2-0 score, as Prakaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa clinched their singles matches in the super tie-break. However, the aftermath of the match has sparked a major controversy due to the reaction of a Pakistani player. In a video that has gone viral, a Pakistani player is seen offering a discourteous handshake to the Indian player. The first attempt appeared almost like a slap aimed at the Indian player's hands but missed. During the second attempt, he made contact but quickly withdrew his hand in an abrupt manner, showcasing his disappointment. Reports indicate that this incident involved Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig and India's Tavish Pahwa. To his credit, Pahwa displayed remarkable maturity and composure during the unsportsmanlike incident, neither reacting poorly nor behaving inappropriately. WATCH: Fans have criticised Mikaeel Ali Baig on social media for his behaviour, with many disapproving of his conduct. It is notable that this handshake controversy comes shortly after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, leading to the destruction of multiple terror camps in the country following the dreadful Pahalgam terror attack. For context, the India vs Pakistan tennis match was played to determine the 11th place in the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup under-16 tennis tournament. In the 11th-place playoff, India's Prakaash Sarran defeated Abu Bakar Talha 6-7(2), 6-3, [10-4], while Tavish Pahwa overcame Mikaeel Ali Baig 4-6, 6-2, [12-10]. First Published: May 28, 2025, 12:13 IST
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Handshake controversy erupts at India-Pakistan tennis match; fans slam 'filthy attitude' from Pak player
The handshake controversy erupted at the India-Pakistan tennis match after Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig was involved in an unsportsmanlike conduct agianst India's Tavish Pahwa. read more A handshake controversy has erupted between an Indian tennis star and a Pakistani player after India secured a dominant win over their neighbours in a Junior Davis Cup (U-16) match in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. The Indian tennis team demolished Pakistan 2-0 as India's Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa won their singles matches in the super tie-break. However, the reaction of the Pakistani player in the wake of the defeat has led to a major controversy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD IND vs PAK: Handshake controversy erupts after tennis match In a video that is going viral from the match, a Pakistani player can be seen offering a very rude handshake to the Indian tennis player. The first attempt from the Pakistani player looked almost like a slap to the hands of the Indian player, however, he missed. On the second attempt, he did manage to make contact but pulled away his hand immediately in an abrupt manner, highlighting his disappointment with the result. As per reports, the handshake incident took place between Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig and India's Tavish Pahwa. 🇮🇳 India - 🇵🇰 Pakistan Handshake Drama at the Junior Davis Cup in Kazakhstan India beat Pakistan 2-0 — Indian Tennis Daily (ITD) (@IndTennisDaily) May 27, 2025 To his credit, Pahwa showed great maturity and calmness during the unsportsmanlike incident, as he neither reacted poorly nor did anything untoward. Fans slam Pakistan player after handshake controversy Pakistan's Mikaeel Ali Baig has come under fire on social media platforms for his behaviour. He has been criticised a lot by tennis fans, who disapproved of his behaviour. 'Don't know the score but it would have been 6-0, 6-0 with this filthy attitude. Shit mindset,' Indian tennis fan Shahid A. Shaikh wrote on X. Don't know the score but it would have been 6-0, 6-0 with this filthy attitude. Shit mindset. — Shahid A. Shaikh (@shahtwitting) May 28, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Loser PAK.. No sportsman ship,' another fan wrote. A fan asked the player to be banned. 'Should be banned,' he remarked. It is worth noting that the handshake controversy comes close on the heels of Operation Sindoor, which India launched against Pakistan, resulting in the destruction of multiple terror camp sites in the country after the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack. For the unversed, the India vs Pakistan tennis match was played for the 11th place in the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup under-16 tennis tournament. In the 11th-place playoff, India's Prakaash Sarran defeated Abu Bakar Talha 6-7(2), 6-3, [10-4] while Tavish Pahwa beat Mikaeel Ali Baig 4-6, 6-2, [12-10].
