NEW DELHI: Pakistan's struggles against India continued as they suffered another humiliating defeat in the Asia Cup clash in Dubai on Sunday. The match also saw Indian players skip the customary post-match handshake with their Pakistani counterparts, sparking widespread controversy.

The focus has now shifted from the no-handshake row to a video going viral on social media. In the clip, a Pakistani fan made a desperate request that has left many surprised. The fan urged India to boycott their next game against Pakistan so that his team could get two points and subsequently qualify for the final.

Speaking to Indian media after the game, the fan said: "Indian media se hain aap log? As a Pakistani fan I request India to boycott the next match, because we want to qualify for the final. Boycott the next match, so we will get two points, thank you!"

The match was played despite calls for a boycott amid heightened geopolitical tensions between the two nations following the Pahalgam terror attack in April and the ensuing 'Operation Sindoor' by India on terrorist bases across the border in May.

As many as 26 Indian tourists lost their lives in the dastardly terrorist attack in the picturesque valley, and under the circumstances, engaging in handshakes with players from Pakistan was deemed a step too far by the Indian camp.

Once skipper Suryakumar Yadav sealed the contest with a six, he turned towards the dugout and started walking without even glancing at the opposition players.

Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha queued up with his teammates for the customary handshake and even walked halfway towards the Indian dugout, but no players from the opposite side responded.

"We took a team call. We had come only to play. We had given them a reply. Some things are beyond sportsmanship. We dedicate this victory to our armed forces who took part in 'Operation Sindoor' and stand with families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack," said Suryakumar.