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Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana skips handshake with Harmanpreet Kaur after Asia Cup semi-final

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana did not shake hands with India captain Harmanpreet Kaur after Bangladesh's 40-run defeat in the Women's Asia Cup semi-final. The incident triggered controversy and drew attention on social media.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board clarified that the decision was Nigar Sultana's alone. The board plans to review her captaincy after the Asian Games, taking team performance into account.

India advanced to the final against Sri Lanka, remaining unbeaten in the tournament.

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  1. DevelopingSep 13, 2026 · CricHubb Desk

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Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana skips handshake with Harmanpreet Kaur after Asia Cup semi-final · CricHubb