The captains of all the participating teams also sat for a grand photoshoot and a special ceremony in London, ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Key ICC officials such as ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta attended the event.
In the process, the pair met with a number of team leaders, including captain of the Pakistan women’s cricket team Fatima Sana.
The exchange of handshakes and the short talk received significant attention, and many people pointed to the moment as a testament to sportsmanship and a positive atmosphere that will precede the world-class tournament.
The interaction has sparked a lot of discussion on social media, with users calling it a sign of goodwill and fair competition between cricketing nations.
The move was noteworthy in a world where international cricket can sometimes have strong emotions and fierce rivalries.
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will kick off on June 12th and will feature the best women’s cricket teams from around the globe competing for the coveted prize.
In the build-up to the tournament, the spirit of the game, respect and unity have been stressed.
However, in the past few years, some incidents on field between Indian and Pakistani teams have shown poor sportsmanship from the Indian side.
During the time of the Asia Cup, Indian skipper refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Occasionally, it has been the case that neither side shook hands during the game, even at the toss and after the end of the game.
In this context, the London event was viewed by many as a gesture of goodwill, and it was believed that a more competitive aspect of cricket would be a part of the upcoming tournament.
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