Former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar said on Sunday that the recent policy of not shaking hands was a foolish measure initiated by India.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Manjrekar has termed it as unbecoming of a nation of India’s stature.
This ‘no shaking hands’ is such a silly thing that India has started. It’s unbecoming of a nation like ours. Either play properly within the spirit of the game or don’t play at all.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) February 15, 2026
He added that players should either compete properly within the spirit of the game or refrain from playing altogether.
