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Before the start of the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistani opener Saim Ayub was the most hyped batter for the team. But the youngster is yet to make his mark or even get going in the series
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed match referee Andy Pycroft amid Pakistan's criticism in the post-match handshake controversy, saying the Zimbabwean official is not a "school teacher" and was only doing his job to avoid an unnecessary spectacle. Pycroft was the referee last Sunday when India, as a policy decision, did not shake hands with Pakistan after their Asia Cup match. He was dragged into the controversy after India skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not follow the convention at the toss. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote two emails to the ICC first requesting Pycroft's removal from the tournament and then seeking his exclusion from their games. Both demands were rejected, with the world body standing firmly behind its Elite Panel referee. "Andy Pycroft actually saved everybody from seeing such a poor spectacle. India informed the match referee in advance this is our decision, and we will follow it. That's it. After all this drama, you lost the match. S
Ravichandran Ashwin backs referee Andy Pycroft, slams PCB over handshake row as India face Pakistan in Asia Cup Super 4 clash.
According to a report by Cricbuzz, tensions between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) remain unresolved.
The decision did not go down well with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which immediately called for his removal.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically, and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport
Pakistan threatened to pull out of Asia Cup 2025 over handshake row but backed down after ICC rejected its complaints against referee Andy Pycroft. Find timeline of events here
Pakistan risks losing USD 16m in revenue and its credibility as Asian Cricket Council chair, led by Mohsin Naqvi, if it withdraws from the Asia Cup amid the referee row.
Pakistan's PCB escalates handshake row with India, demanding ICC replace referee Andy Pycroft. Millions in revenue and cricketing optics at stake.
As of now, it remains uncertain whether the ICC has issued an official reply to Naqvi's correspondence.
With tensions at an all-time high and a boycott threat looming from Pakistan, the focus has now shifted to how the ICC will respond.
The PCB later clarified that match referee Andy Pycroft had instructed Salman not to shake hands at the toss, but insisted India's conduct ran against the "spirit of cricket."
Suryakumar Yadav dedicates India's Asia Cup win over Pakistan to armed forces, defends no-handshake stance, and sparks sportsmanship debate.
Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the win to the armed forces for their bravery in Operation Sindoor, saying he hopes the team keeps inspiring them and giving them reasons to smile.
Suryakumar Yadav hit a six to win the match for India. Then he just went back to the pavilion without shaking hands with Pakistani players
IND vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS: Skipper Surya (47*) and Shivam Dube finish off the tie within 16 overs as India convincingly got all the points in Dubai on the night.
Their very first T20 meeting came during the inaugural 2007 World T20 in South Africa, marking the start of countless memorable moments.
Only BCCI acting president Rajeev Shukla is expected at the India vs Pakistan clash, while ICC chairman Jay Shah will miss the game as he is currently in the US.
If Pakistan execute their game plan and play good cricket, they can beat any team, including India in the Asia Cup, captain Salman Agha said after his side's 93-run win over Oman here on Friday. India and Pakistan face each other in the blockbuster match of the tournament here on Sunday. "We have been playing good cricket in the last 2-3 months and we just have to play good cricket. If we can execute our plans for a long enough period, we are good enough to beat any team," Agha said when asked if the emphatic win against Oman will give his side the momentum going into Sunday's marquee clash. Opting to bat, Pakistan made 160 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks largely to Mohammad Haris' fluent 66 off 43 balls, studded with seven fours and three sixes. Pakistan then bowled Oman out for just 67 in 16.4 overs with Saim Ayub, Faheem Ashraf and Sufiyan Muqeem taking two wickets apiece. "With the bat, we still need to work. But with the bowling, it was outstanding. The spinners bowle