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Rohit-Akram hug goes viral amid India-Pakistan row

Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram's warm hug in Colombo went viral amid India's ongoing no-handshake policy with Pakistan at the T20 World Cup.

The viral hug between Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram provided a stark contrast to the frostiness that has defined on-field protocol between India and Pakistan teams. The former India captain and Pakistan pace legend embraced warmly during their ceremonial duty walking out with the T20 World Cup trophy, offering a reminder that respect between players transcends contemporary tensions.