Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut. File
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Tuesday (February 18, 2026) mentioned Indian cricketers not shaking fingers with their Pakistani counterparts through the lately performed cricket match is “dadagiri” (bullying) by the BJP and the Centre.
Mr. Raut mentioned his occasion is of the opinion that matches shouldn’t be performed between India and Pakistan.
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“(However) In case you are doing that, then present sportsmanship,” Mr. Raut mentioned.
“Indian gamers not shaking fingers with Pakistani gamers is dadagiri of the BJP and the federal government on Indian gamers. Why are you enjoying? What occurs when you don’t play (with Pakistan),” he mentioned.
“By enjoying with Pakistan, hundreds of crores are earned in betting. Of this, half will go to Pakistan. That cash will go to Dawood Ibrahim and Masood Azhar. This can once more result in terrorism,” the Sena (UBT) MP added.
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands together with his Pakistani counterpart Salman Ali Agha through the toss of their T20 World Cup conflict in Colombo on Sunday (February 15, 2026), sustaining the established order because the Asia Cup in Dubai final yr.
Printed – February 18, 2026 08:25 am IST
