Asia Cup Turmoil: Pakistan Cancels Presser Before Crucial UAE Match Amid Handshake Dispute

Asia Cup Turmoil: Pakistan Cancels Presser Before Crucial UAE Match Amid Handshake Dispute

 11:15 16/09/2025

Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 campaign faces turmoil as they cancelled a pre-match press conference before their crucial game against UAE, escalating tensions after threatening to withdraw from the tournament over a handshake controversy involving India.
Asia Cup Handshake Row: Pakistan Threatens Pullout Amidst ICC Complaint Over India Snub

Asia Cup Handshake Row: Pakistan Threatens Pullout Amidst ICC Complaint Over India Snub

 17:15 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.
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