Pakistan defeated South Africa by 93 runs in the Lahore Test to secure an impressive victory. However, even after this win, it seems that the shadow of the “handshake controversy” still lingers in the minds of Pakistani players and former cricketers. After the match, former captains Ramiz Raja and Aamir Sohail once again brought up the old issue during commentary.

Over the past two days, the Pakistan team got two opportunities to exchange handshakes and high-fives with their opponents. First, the Indian junior men’s hockey team congratulated the Pakistani players after their match with handshakes and high-fives. Then, within 24 hours, Pakistan’s cricket team defeated South Africa by 93 runs, and after the match, the South African players also shook hands with the Pakistan team to congratulate them.

Seeing this, Aamir Sohail said, “It feels great to see players from both teams congratulating each other like this. These gestures have almost gone out of fashion nowadays.” Ramiz Raja supported him, adding, “This trend has now crossed all limits,” while also commenting on the sportsmanship among players.

From the remarks of these two former Pakistani cricketers, it appears that the Pakistani team still hasn’t moved on from the humiliation of losing to India three consecutive times in the Asia Cup.