
India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange Handshakes in Sultan of Johor Cup, Defying Cricket’s Cold Protocol
In a heartening display of sportsmanship, India and Pakistan’s U-21 hockey teams exchanged handshakes and high-fives before their high-voltage clash at the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on October 14. The gesture, which followed the playing of both national anthems, stood in stark contrast to recent cricket encounters between the two…