'They have become so shameless that...': Ex-India star lambasts Pakistan team over 'handshake controversy'

Former India cricketer Atul Wassan ripped apart the Pakistan team over the 'handshake controversy' which has certainly become the main talking point of the match betweeen the two rivals in Asia Cup. It all began with India captain Suryakumar Yadav not shaking hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha. Things only got more controversial after the Indian batters walked off the field without shaking hands with any Pakistan players following their 7-wicket victory.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made a big deal out of the Indian players' actions and decided to lodge a formal complaint against match referee Andy Pycroft to the ICC. They alleged that it was Pycroft, who asked Agha not to shake hands with Suryakumar and asked for him to be sacked from Asia Cup.

Wassan was critical of Pakistan for trying to insist India to shake hands with them. He also reacted to the complaint that the Men in Green lodged against Pycroft and labelled them as 'immature' and 'juvenile'.

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"They have become so shameless that they want to force us into shaking hands. What kind of mentality do they have? Everyone came to know that you had been insulted. If we are not willing to meet you, then why are you insisting?" Wassan told ANI.

"They insulted themselves more after filing the complaint. The complaint shows how immature and juvenile they are. Our message was clear that we played for the ecosystem, but not to expect anything more from us because we don't like you at all," he added.

India through to Super 4

Meanwhile, India continued their superb form in the shortest format by defeating Pakistan comfortably by 7 wickets in Asia Cup. The Men in Blue first gave a brilliant display with the ball and restricted their rivals to 127/9 after 20 overs. Then they easily went on to chase down the target in 15.5 overs. This was their second consecutive victory of the tournament as they had defeated UAE in their opening clash and it saw t hem qualify for the Super 4 stage.

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On the other hand, Pakistan will now need to defeat UAE in their final match of the group stage in order to make it to the Super 4 stage. The upcoming match won't be a cakewalk for the Men in Green as UAE recorded a thumping 42-run victory in their previous match against Oman and do have the team that can cause upsets.