India continued its stance of not shaking hands with Pakistan during the toss at the T20 World Cup, despite calls for sportsmanship. This action drew criticism from Sanjay Manjrekar, who labeled the stance as 'silly'.
- The no-handshake policy was maintained by India during the toss event.
- Sanjay Manjrekar, a commentator or analyst, described India's position as 'silly'.
- The incident occurred amidst calls for maintaining the 'spirit' of the game.

Why it matters: The continuation of a political stance into a major international sporting event highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan.

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