The India-Pakistan Women’s World Cup match in Colombo commenced with palpable tension as captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Fatima Sana skipped the traditional handshake. This gesture mirrored heightened political and sporting unease, with BCCI officials confirming a non-committal stance on sportsmanship, aligning with the men’s team. India, confident after a prior win, face a struggling Pakistan side.