Bangladesh wicketkeeper Das says Rizwan refused handshake

Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das has publicly accused Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan of unprofessional conduct, alleging Rizwan refused to participate in post-match handshakes after both Tests of Bangladesh's 2-0 series victory. The series, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, concluded in May 2026 with Bangladesh securing a historic home whitewash over Pakistan.

In an interview, Das expressed strong disappointment, stating that on-field rivalries should end when play concludes. He said that while the entire Pakistan team engaged in the traditional handshake, Rizwan did not after either match. Das described the snub as "very bad" and "fully unprofessional," emphasizing that respect and sportsmanship should prevail regardless of the result. He questioned what Bangladesh should expect from Rizwan in future encounters, noting the snub was directed at the whole team.

The series was marked by several heated on-field exchanges between the two wicketkeepers, with stump microphone recordings capturing one such incident. During the second Test in Sylhet, Das was heard telling Rizwan to "focus on your batting" after Rizwan complained about movement near the sightscreen,...