[VIDEO] Is Asia Cup's 2025 no-handshake saga akin to Virat Kohli's shenanigans during BGT 2024/25 - A fancy way to cover up own failures?

[The Bald Eagle]

To lose a match isn't that bad but to find lame excuses to cover up your failures is certainly a bad habit. Virat Kohli became a laughing stock for the same shenanigans during BGT 2024-25 and hence had to take an early retirement. But it is equally disappointing to see PCB Chairman and his administration blowing a no-hand shake incident out of proportion just to hide their failure. Lodging complain against the match referee and asking ICC to take disciplinary action is justified but to make it the focal point of whole discourse just to brush under the carpet, the dismal batting display by PCB is no different to what Virat Kohli did to Sam Konstas or what sand paper shenanigans he did in the 5th Test against Australia.

In the same way, just like Kohli, Mohsin Naqvi made all this saga about "spirit of cricket" instead of answering why Pakistan batters failed, why palying spin is still their weakest point, why Usman Wahla had to be suspended? Mr Naqvi stop doing the red herring

So should PCT focus on improving themselves or is this issue that big to overlook the team's failure?

 

[charlie007]

To lose a match isn't that bad but to find lame excuses to cover up your failures is certainly a bad habit. Virat Kohli became a laughing stock for the same shenanigans during BGT 2024-25 and hence had to take an early retirement. But it is equally disappointing to see PCB Chairman and his administration blowing a no-hand shake incident out of proportion just to hide their failure. Lodging complain against the match referee and asking ICC to take disciplinary action is justified but to make it the focal point of whole discourse just to brush under the carpet, the dismal batting display by PCB is no different to what Virat Kohli did to Sam Konstas or what sand paper shenanigans he did in the 5th Test against Australia.

So should PCT focus on improving themselves or is this issue that big to overlook the team's failure?

Not a good example! The match was still going on and Kohli, rightly or wrongly, trying to distract, perhaps intimidate, a newcomer into an error. Absolutely unrelated and incomparable circumstances.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Not a good example! The match was still going on and Kohli, rightly or wrongly, trying to distract, perhaps intimidate, a newcomer into an error. Absolutely unrelated and incomparable circumstances.

Sorry but you had already lost it, were you expecting to bundle out Aussies if 80 odd runs in their den? with plenty of wickets in hand...

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Come on, for god’s sake

 

[charlie007]

Sorry but you had already lost it, were you expecting to bundle out Aussies if 80 odd runs in their den? with plenty of wickets in hand...

Do you realize that the shoulder barge incident happened on the first day and first innings of the Boxing Day Test?

 

[charlie007]

See, @The Bald Eagle what you ended up doing is derailing this thread within your opening post by mentioning an unrelated incident. You diluted the focus of this post from Naqvi to Kohli. You have more words in your opening post to the Virat Kohli incident than what I think you wanted to say about Naqvi - but if your post was just to invite more responses by Indians, well done!

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I think revised OP version is clear to you now. And by the way, the crux of this thread is....Full attitude, Zero performance @charlie007

 

[JaDed]

Full attitude zero performance of Virat Kohli from BGT 2024? Very interesting thread to have when PCT just got smacked.
Wait are we equating Naqvi to Kohli, Kohli did perform for years..

 

[sweep_shot]

I think this handshake incident was far more disrespectful.

I think Pakistan should boycott if India is not planning to be respectful.

 

[charlie007]

I think revised OP version is clear to you now. And by the way, the crux of this thread is....Full attitude, Zero performance @charlie007

Come on, man! This is a total bait thread, both of us know that.
Kohli had already scored an unbeaten hundred at Perth and this was the first innings of the 4th Test where he had not even batted.
Next time, I suggest you find a better example.

On the point of what you said is the crux of this thread, you can’t totally fault Naqvi for the reaction. Just because you got beaten on the field shouldn’t be a license for insults. It could or couldn’t be a diversion tactic, but if the Indians brought politics into it, even though only through BCCI or GoI directives, being the head of PCB and a politician, don’t you think he’s obligated to respond?
As far as the performance of PCT goes, should he start lambasting the team in the middle of the tournament or wait for them to come back and address it internally?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Come on, man! This is a total bait thread, both of us know that.
Kohli had already scored an unbeaten hundred at Perth and this was the first innings of the 4th Test where he had not even batted.
Next time, I suggest you find a better example.

On the point of what you said is the crux of this thread, you can’t totally fault Naqvi for the reaction. Just because you got beaten on the field shouldn’t be a license for insults. It could or couldn’t be a diversion tactic, but if the Indians brought politics into it, even though only through BCCI or GoI directives, being the head of PCB and a politician, don’t you think he’s obligated to respond?
As far as the performance of PCT goes, should he start lambasting the team in the middle of the tournament or wait for them to come back and address it internally?

He is obligated to respond. But what has Usman Wahla to do with it? And what is he doing as an ACC President? Doesn't he yield minimum power to manage the administrative affairs of Asia Cup? If he is so helpless, then why did he accept this dummy post....and yes he should NEVER interfere mid tournament....but where has the surgery gone??? Any idea

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Full attitude zero performance of Virat Kohli from BGT 2024? Very interesting thread to have when PCT just got smacked.
Wait are we equating Naqvi to Kohli, Kohli did perform for years..

I don't think you get it, was Kohli any good for India besides 1st Test fluke century....Mohsin Naqvi can brag too about some series win in between....but impact wise both failed to do their primary job and instead were more interested in secondary affairs.

 

[charlie007]

He is obligated to respond. But what has Usman Wahla to do with it? And what is he doing as an ACC President? Doesn't he yield minimum power to manage the administrative affairs of Asia Cup? If he is so helpless, then why did he accept this dummy post....and yes he should NEVER interfere mid tournament....but where has the surgery gone??? Any idea

I agree, Usman Wahla was the needless casualty. ACC presidentship has always been a ceremonial post, it’s more of a title than anything meaningful and it was Pakistan’s turn to have it. Naqvi was the only candidate being the PCB Chairman.
From the Pakistani perspective, I think he’s doing what he is supposed to do. The performance matters should only be addressed after the tournament.
Personally, I don’t like the no handshake thing, but it’s done so talk to the team to get past that and focus on their performances.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

@Rajdeep @Devadwal...Just look how right I was. ICC (Amit shah's son) has rejected his complaint. But being ACC and PCB Chairman he can bring India to its knee. By withdrawing from tournament right after qualifying for super 4s. Lol and a heart attack for Indian broadcasters too with no PCT vs India match in WC 2026.

But Mohsin Naqvi choose to be Kohli . All talk and no actions

 

[Rajdeep]

@Rajdeep @Devadwal...Just look how right I was. ICC (Amir shah son) has rejected his complaint. But being ACC and PCB Chairman he can bring India to its knee. By withdrawing from tournament right after qualifying for super 4s. Lol and a heart attack for Indian broadcasters too with no PCT vs India match in WC 2026.

But Mohsin Naqvi choose to be Kohli . All talk and no actions

Brother I tried to read this thread three or four times but still could not understand what are you trying to say. So I am keeping myself away from this thread

 

[mominsaigol]

Come on, for god’s sake

To lose a match isn't that bad but to find lame excuses to cover up your failures is certainly a bad habit. Virat Kohli became a laughing stock for the same shenanigans during BGT 2024-25 and hence had to take an early retirement. But it is equally disappointing to see PCB Chairman and his administration blowing a no-hand shake incident out of proportion just to hide their failure. Lodging complain against the match referee and asking ICC to take disciplinary action is justified but to make it the focal point of whole discourse just to brush under the carpet, the dismal batting display by PCB is no different to what Virat Kohli did to Sam Konstas or what sand paper shenanigans he did in the 5th Test against Australia.

In the same way, just like Kohli, Mohsin Naqvi made all this saga about "spirit of cricket" instead of answering why Pakistan batters failed, why palying spin is still their weakest point, why Usman Wahla had to be suspended? Mr Naqvi stop doing the red herring

So should PCT focus on improving themselves or is this issue that big to overlook the team's failure?

This feels like a very forced thread to just provoke reactions.

Kohli's antics were of a player who was frustrated with himself at the time with the way his career was ending. But he won IPL and CT so I think he wouldn't replicate that pent up frustration.

It was just a one off out of character moment for an other wise legendary all time cricketer.

This handshake drama was due to goverment agenda and not due to players themsleves taking action on their own accord.

We keep forgetting that Indian players are at the mercy of their goverment in the same way Pakistani players are at the mercy of theirs.

 

[mominsaigol]

This feels like a very forced thread to just provoke reactions.

Kohli's antics were of a player who was frustrated with himself at the time with the way his career was ending. But he won IPL and CT so I think he wouldn't replicate that pent up frustration.

It was just a one off out of character moment for an other wise legendary all time cricketer.

This handshake drama was due to goverment agenda and not due to players themsleves taking action on their own accord.

We keep forgetting that Indian players are at the mercy of their goverment in the same way Pakistani players are at the mercy of theirs.

This is probably your worst thread lol @The Bald Eagle

Ik you're trolling but the previous trolls had some weight to it. This one is so nonsensical.

BGT and Asia cup and Kohli and Konstas vs an entire Indian team have 0 connections to one another .

 

[The Bald Eagle]

This is probably your worst thread lol @The Bald Eagle

Ik you're trolling but the previous trolls had some weight to it. This one is so nonsensical.

BGT and Asia cup and Kohli and Konstas vs an entire Indian team have 0 connections to one another .

No in one liner....it's about you only do shenanigans when you can't walk the talk....Until Mohsin Naqvi actually pulls out of Asia Cup or gets that referee suspended. I will keep calling him BGT 24/25 Kohli

 

[AZulfi]

Naqvi created this unnecessary fuss out of hurt pride or ego.

Pakistan cricket must not suffer because of Naqvi’s shenanigans.

Boycotting now would be like shying away from real challenge.

The show must go on. Cricket must continue.

 

[Josh]

I think Bangladesh should boycott India on behalf of Pakistan. They are quite enthusiastic people, they might do it.