Captains of the teams participating in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup gathered in London for the tournament’s official trophy photo shoot, with a brief interaction between ICC Chairman and Pakistan’s captain drawing attention on social media,24NewsHD TV on Sunday.
The event was held at Waterloo Bridge ahead of the start of the Women’s World Cup on June 12.
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah and ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta attended as special guests and joined the captains for the launch ceremony.
During the event, Jay Shah and Sanjog Gupta greeted Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and exchanged handshakes with her.
Gupta was also seen standing alongside the Pakistan skipper during the official group photograph.
The interaction quickly attracted attention on social media, where users described it as a symbolic "Pakistan-India handshake" amid the longstanding sporting rivalry between the two countries.
All team captains arrived at the venue together on a single bus before taking part in promotional activities and the official photo session with the World Cup trophy.
Speaking at the event, the captains expressed confidence in their teams' preparations and pledged to deliver strong performances during the tournament. A large number of cricket fans gathered to witness the ceremony, while the players also signed autographs and interacted with supporters.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 12, with the world's leading teams competing for the sport’s most prestigious title in women's international cricket.