The strained political relations between India and Pakistan spilled onto the cricket field when no handshakes were exchanged between players — before or after their Asia Cup game in Dubai. The ...

Few political figures in Africa have perfected the art of reconciliation like Raila Amollo Odinga. Across Kenya’s turbulent political journey, his handshakes became turning points, symbolic acts that ...

President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga after signing a political agreement at KICC, Nairobi, on March 7, 2025. [File, Standard] Various countries have unique political operators who wield ...

India and Pakistan are all set for a Round 2 in the Asia Cup, this time in the Super Four stage on Sunday at the very same Dubai International Stadium, with tensions simmering after last week’s ...

Cricket is occasionally called the "gentleman's game," with ceremonies like handshakes at the toss or after a match considered to be trials of respect, sportsmanship, and mutual acknowledgment of ...

So far, neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued an ...