India-Pakistan cricket clash raises questions about sporting ethics

RECENTLY India won the Asian Cup by defeating neighbours Pakistan in the final.

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Unfortunately at the end of the match, the victorious Indians did not shake their opponents' hands. To add insult to injury, the Indian team refused to accept the prized President's Cup.

It is customary in professional and amateur sport for the shaking of hands between teams after a match.

Shaking of hands is not just a greeting, but also a gesture of mutual respect, acknowledgement and appreciation, rivalry notwithstanding, noting keen competitiveness and pride.