Indian cricketers not shaking hands with Pakistani counterparts is ‘dadagiri’ by BJP, alleges Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Tuesday (February 18, 2026) mentioned Indian cricketers not shaking arms with their Pakistani counterparts throughout the not too long ago performed cricket match is “dadagiri” (bullying) by the BJP and the Centre.

Mr. Raut mentioned his get together is of the opinion that matches shouldn’t be performed between India and Pakistan.

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“(However) In case you are doing that, then present sportsmanship,” Mr. Raut mentioned.

“Indian gamers not shaking arms with Pakistani gamers is dadagiri of the BJP and the federal government on Indian gamers. Why are you taking part in? What occurs should you don’t play (with Pakistan),” he mentioned.

“By taking part in with Pakistan, hundreds of crores are earned in betting. Of this, half will go to Pakistan. That cash will go to Dawood Ibrahim and Masood Azhar. This may once more result in terrorism,” the Sena (UBT) MP added.

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands together with his Pakistani counterpart Salman Ali Agha throughout the toss of their T20 World Cup conflict in Colombo on Sunday (February 15, 2026), sustaining the established order for the reason that Asia Cup in Dubai final 12 months.