Blind Cricket World Cup: Pakistan and India Women Players Showcase True Sportsmanship With Warm Handshake
ISLAMABAD – In a refreshing display of unity, the Pakistan and India blind women’s cricket teams set a powerful example by shaking hands warmly after their Blind Cricket World Cup match, rejecting the politics of hatred and reaffirming that sports must rise above political differences.
The gesture comes in stark contrast to recent incidents where sportsmanship was overshadowed by political tensions. Earlier, India’s men’s cricket team had refused to shake hands with Pakistan during the Asia Cup. Similar behavior was also witnessed in the Women’s World Cup and the Rising Stars Asia Cup, where the Indian sides avoided handshakes, undermining the spirit of the game.
However, athletes from hockey, football, and handball had previously demonstrated that politics has no place in sports—and now the blind women cricketers have reinforced this message with dignity and grace.
Women Blind Cricket World Cup Colombo:.India women Blind won against Pakistan
Good to see Blind teams Hand shake. pic.twitter.com/jpjfM0XxFW— Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) November 16, 2025
By choosing respect over rivalry, the blind women players from both Pakistan and India have sent a clear and inspiring signal to the world: **true sportsmanship transcends borders, and there is no room for hatred in the game.**
