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
Ayub emphasized that the team management has been driving one simple message for months: learn from what's behind, don't dwell on it, and move forward.
Restaurants in Delhi report strong buzz for the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, with special offers and screenings expected to drive turnout despite muted promotions
Netizens lash out at Sony Sports' Asia Cup 2025 promo for the India-Pakistan clash featuring Virender Sehwag, citing tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Although both nations have rich cricketing legacies, off-field issues have kept their teams apart outside of neutral-venue competitions.
According to the new guidelines, Indian teams will not participate in bilateral matches hosted in Pakistan, nor will Pakistani teams be allowed to tour India for similar contests
Quoting the popular phrase, "Khoon aur paani ek saath nahi beh sakte" (blood and water cannot flow together), Harbhajan questioned the need to engage with a country amid ongoing border tensions.
The MEA's remark came in response to Munir's comment, who warned that Islamabad would be prepared to use nuclear weapons if faced with an "existential threat" in a future conflict