What did BCB say? (Photo: X)
IND U19 vs BAN U19: The result of the Under-19 World Cup 2026 match with Bangladesh was in India's favour. But, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has had to give clarification on the handshake controversy with which that match started. There was an uproar over what happened during the toss in the India-Bangladesh match. However, later the Bangladesh Cricket Board expressed regret over it and clarified its stand. He said that whatever happened happened unknowingly. We have asked our players to follow instructions for this.
First of all, know what happened in the India-Bangladesh match? The matter is related to the incident that happened during the toss. On behalf of India, its captain Ayush Mhatre had arrived for the toss. But, for Bangladesh, vice-captain Jawad Abrar came for the toss in place of its captain Azizul Hakim. Even so, it was fine. But, when the toss was over, there was no handshake from both the teams. Bangladesh vice-captain Javad Abrar and Indian captain Ayush Mhatre were not seen shaking hands. As a result, an uproar broke out.
Now Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken cognizance of that incident and given its clarification on it. BCB first explained the reason for its captain not reaching the toss. He said that due to illness, regular captain Azizul Hakim could not attend the toss and vice-captain Jawad Abrar represented the team. After this he expressed his opinion on the incident of not shaking hands.
Bangladesh Cricket Board said that the incident of not shaking hands with the Indian captain was completely unintentional. She had gone out of her mind. We had no intention of disrespecting or insulting the Indian captain by doing so.
BCB Statement on Toss-Related Incident in U19 World Cup Opener
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken note of an inadvertent and unwarranted action that occurred at the toss prior to the opening match of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026, Zimbabwe & Namibia, between pic.twitter.com/st9HbTDcGH
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) January 17, 2026
BCB further said that the board has taken the matter seriously as maintaining the spirit of cricket and respecting the rival team is a fundamental condition for representing Bangladesh at any level. The team management has been immediately informed about this.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board said it has also given strict instructions to the players that it is their responsibility to maintain the highest standards of sportsmanship, cordiality and mutual respect in all interactions with opposition teams. Bangladesh Cricket Board is fully committed to the values of cricket both on and off the field.
However, when the match between India and Bangladesh ended, the players of both the teams were seen shaking hands with each other, which was a great example of sportsmanship. India played the Under-19 World Cup 2026 match against Bangladesh on January 17 and won the match by 18 runs from Duckworth Lewis.
