Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has faced severe criticism for not shaking hand with Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed.
The incident was caught on camera on Sunday after Pakistan’s comprehensive victory over Australia in the final of the tri-nation series.
After being beaten fair and square in the final, Maxwell appeared to ignore Sarfraz Ahmed's offer for a customary end-of-the-game handshake.
Australia's Glenn Maxwell fails to shake hands with #Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed after #T20TriSeries final defeat See the video below & make your own judgment. #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/QgfcL8oBxk
— Rameez R. Merchant (@rameezgemini) July 8, 2018
The snub was caught on camera and, as expected, it created a massive backlash on social media with Pakistani fans berating the Aussie for his uncalled-for gesture (or lack thereof).
The reaction was strong enough that Maxwell had to take notice.
In a tweet, Maxwell said that the incident "appears unsportsmanlike... but it was a genuine oversight" and that "I am currently looking for Sarfraz in the hotel to shake his hand".
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) July 9, 2018