Pakistan player's ugly handshake stunt against India during Davis Cup match sparks controversy, fans say...

A recent viral video capturing India's victory over Pakistan in the U16 Davis Cup has stirred quite a bit of controversy. The footage shows a Pakistani player acting aggressively and unsportsmanlike towards his Indian opponent. India clinched a 2-0 win in the 11th-place playoff match at the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup (U-16) tournament held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Saturday. Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa both delivered impressive straight-set victories in their singles matches, securing India's spot in the final standings.

However, just three days after the match, a video emerged on social media featuring a Pakistani player making an aggressive gesture towards his Indian counterpart, repeating the action, and then dismissively shrugging him off. This behavior has been widely criticized as disrespectful and contrary to the spirit of sportsmanship.

The clip sparked a wave of backlash online, with many users on X (formerly Twitter) praising the Indian player for maintaining his composure and upholding the dignity of the game.

Watch the video here

 India -  Pakistan Handshake Drama at the Junior Davis Cup in Kazakhstan

India beat Pakistan 2-0 pic.twitter.com/mI85JBETCo

— Indian Tennis Daily (ITD) (@IndTennisDaily) May 27, 2025

If it was not recorded on camera, Pakistan would have claimed victory.

— Vinod Menon (@vvmenon) May 28, 2025

Now Paki PM can claim that they won the match, share a morphed photo, and also take victory parade with the Afridi.

— What's in a name? (@Puliyogare_Mix) May 27, 2025

Good that this match is recorded live otherwise Pakistan would have claimed victory here also after losing the match.

— Ankit Uttam (@ankituttam) May 28, 2025

India's victory over Pakistan came on the heels of a narrow 1-2 defeat to New Zealand in the 9th-12th place playoff, where the Indian duo lost a nail-biting super tie-break (9-11) in the doubles match.

This unfortunate incident unfolded against a backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. In response, India initiated Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terrorist bases deep within Pakistan.

The situation escalated into a full-blown conflict between the two nations, marked by drone interceptions by Indian Air Defence forces, widespread blackouts, and red alerts across Jammu and Kashmir. Eventually, a ceasefire was reached, bringing a fragile peace.

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