India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has opened up on the recent handshake controversy that followed last Sunday’s India vs Pakistan group-stage clash in the Asia Cup, urging players to remain focused despite outside noise.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Super 4 encounter, Suryakumar dismissed the distractions surrounding the incident.
“Close your room, switch off your phone, and sleep. I think that is the best. It is easy to say, but sometimes it is difficult, because you meet a lot of friends, and you go out for dinner. It is on you, what you want to listen to, what you want in your mind,” he said, via Times of India.
The comments come as the Pakistan Cricket Board had demanded the suspension of match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging mishandling of the situation. With tensions simmering, Sunday’s India vs Pakistan clash in the Super 4s promises added intensity.
