Karachi:
Pakistan’s participation in the Asian Cup remained obscured Tuesday after the team canceled its pre-match press conference before a crucial group of a group against the United Arab Emirates (Water).
The reports suggest that this decision was linked to the continuous protest of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) against the match referee Andy Pycroft, after the controversial episode of “No-Handshake” in the Sunday match against India.
Salman Ali Agha’s team, scheduled to play their unmissable match against the water on Wednesday in Dubai, followed a training later in the evening. However, the PCB has not published any official declaration confirming whether the match will continue.
The controversy stems from India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan before and after their victory with seven counters on Sunday. Pakistan said Pycroft had asked the two captains not to shake hands with the draw, in violation of the laws and the spirit of the MCC cricket.
The PCB has filed an official complaint with the ICC, demanding the withdrawal of Pycroft from the rest of the Asian Cup. But according to reports in the Indian media, the ICC has rejected the plea, confirming that the Zimbabwean official will continue to serve as a referee.
The PCB has filed an official complaint with the ICC, demanding the withdrawal of Pycroft from the rest of the Asian Cup. But according to reports in the Indian media, the ICC has rejected the plea, confirming that the Zimbabwean official will continue to serve as a referee.
According to the calendar, if the Pak-Uae match continues on Wednesday (today), Pycroft will supervise the game, but if Pakistan Boycotta, the United Arab Emirates will go to the Super Four stage, returning the two champions to the house.
Tensions increased more after Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav devoted his team’s victims to the victims of Pahalgam’s attack. The match took place four months after a military confrontation between India and Pakistan.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) now examines possible disciplinary measures against Indian players for refusing customary handles, with fines that have been considered, according to a media report.
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson qualified the conduct of India “against the spirit of the game”, while team leader Naved Akram Cheema reiterated that it was the referee who had advised hand handles during the draw. To protest, the Skipper Agha jumped the post-match presentation.
In Islamabad, when he speaks when the publication of strategic reckoning is launched: prospects for deterrent and post -pahalgame climbing – May 2025 ‘Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, criticized the Indian government to politicize Cricket.
“The Moda regime was trying to politicize the sport of the cricket, but it was only a failed attempt to save itself from embarrassment,” he said. He added that these theaters on the field of sport were typical of morally compromised diets.
Despite the out -of -field troubles, Wednesday’s shock remains a knockout. Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates beat Oman but lost against India, leaving their meeting a direct shooting for a super oven place alongside the reigning champions.
Pakistan, which defeated the water twice in the Trijah series last month, are favored to progress. The United Arab Emirates, led by Muhammad Waseem, participate in the competition supported by their growing confidence and a powerful superior order.
