Pakistan Hockey warns before India clash - 'If India don't shake hands '

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has instructed its nationalist squad players to debar confrontations with Indian players during their Sultan of Johor Cup lucifer successful Johar Bahru, Malaysia connected Tuesday.Following 'Operation Sindoor', Indian cricket players refrained from shaking hands with Pakistani players during caller Asia Cup matches, including the final. Pakistan responded by filing protests with some the Asian Cricket Council and ICC.Similar behaviour is anticipated from the Indian inferior men's hockey squad successful their upcoming lucifer against Pakistan.A PHF elder authoritative informed that players person been prepared for the anticipation of nary handshakes from the Indian team."The players person been told that if the Indian players don't shingle hands earlier oregon aft the match, conscionable disregard the motion and determination on. They person besides been told to debar immoderate affectional tussles oregon signs during the game," helium said.In the tournament, Pakistan secured a beardown commencement with a 7-1 triumph against Malaysia but aboriginal mislaid to Great Britain.Pakistan had earlier opted retired of participating successful the men's Asia Cup held successful Rajgir, Bihar, India, successful August, with Bangladesh taking their place.The federation has emphasized that players should support their absorption solely connected the matches.