Asia Cup Handshake Controversy: Pakistan Threatens Pullout Over Referee Dispute Following India Clash

Asia Cup Handshake Controversy: Pakistan Threatens Pullout Over Referee Dispute Following India Clash

 13:04 15/09/2025

Tensions escalate as Pakistan threatens to boycott remaining Asia Cup 2025 matches if match referee Andy Pycroft isn't removed. PCB alleges Pycroft instructed their captain to avoid handshakes with India, further accusing Suryakumar Yadav of unsportsmanlike conduct post-match. India's captain dedicated the win to terror attack victims and armed forces, adding fuel to the fire.
India-Pakistan Cricket Handshake Controversy: PCB Demands Referee Removal After Asia Cup Snub

India-Pakistan Cricket Handshake Controversy: PCB Demands Referee Removal After Asia Cup Snub

 13:04 15/09/2025

Tensions flared between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and India after the Asia Cup match, with the PCB demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft. This demand follows Indian players' refusal to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, a gesture made in solidarity with victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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