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The ICC is likely to reject the PCB's demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft, following allegations that he instructed captains not to shake hands. Sources suggest Pycroft may have been acting on instructions from the ACC. The PCB, led by chief Mohsin Naqvi, threatened to withdraw from the tournament if their demand wasn't met.

Pakistan cricket team have threatened to pull out of Asia Cup 2025 if match referee Andy Pycroft is not removed from the tournament in the aftermath of the handshake row against India.

Asia Cup: Pakistan Cricket Board has demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging violation of ICC Code of Conduct in match against India. The controversy erupted after Indian players refused to shake hands with the Pakistan side.

Wasim Akram criticised Pakistan's batting performance against India in the Asia Cup clash, highlighting their inability to read Kuldeep Yadav's spin. He lamented the excessive dot balls played and the batsmen's failure to adapt to the situation. India's strong batting display, led by Suryakumar Yadav, secured a comfortable victory, exposing Pakistan's struggles against spin.

The Pakistan cricket team has launched a formal protest against the Indian players for refusing to shake hands at the end of the match. The team has reportedly also lodged a complaint against the match referee Andy Pycroft.

Kuldeep Yadav delivered a match-winning spell against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025. He registered figures of 3/18 in four overs to restrict Pakistan to 127/9 in 20 overs.

India's Asia Cup victory over Pakistan was marred by controversy as Pakistan's coach, Mike Hesson, expressed disappointment over India's refusal to shake hands post-match. Despite Suryakumar Yadav's match-winning performance and dedication of the win to armed forces, the absence of the customary handshake and an anthem mix-up added fuel to the rivalry.

Saim Ayub became the second Pakistani opener after Babar Azam to be dismissed for a golden duck against India in T20Is, falling to Hardik Pandya in the 2025 Asia Cup clash. Struggling with form, Ayub also registered a golden duck against Oman, highlighting a rough patch in his T20I career.

In a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 encounter, Shaheen Shah Afridi's explosive late hitting evoked memories of Shahid Afridi, rescuing Pakistan from a batting collapse against India. His unbeaten 33 off 16 balls, including four towering sixes, lifted Pakistan to 127/9 after India's bowlers had dominated. Shaheen's unexpected batting heroics added a spark to the high-stakes rivalry.

Nikhil Chopra critiques Pakistan's current Asia Cup squad, suggesting it lacks the iconic figures of the past, unlike India, whose team is brimming with experienced match-winners. He highlights India's depth, noting that even promising talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal are struggling to find a place in the playing eleven. India demonstrated their strength by crushing UAE in their opening match.

Amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, former cricketer and current Sports Minister Manoj Tiwary has announced his boycott of the upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match. Citing numerous past terrorist attacks, Tiwary emphasized that human lives are more important than sports.

Former Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq believes that Pakistan will not have the mental block of Virat Kohli in their Asia Cup match. Misbah says that Salman Agha have a big opportunity against this new Indian team.

India and Pakistan are set to clash in a highly anticipated Asia Cup match on September 14, 2025, in Dubai. India holds a 10-6 advantage in past encounters, but Pakistan's two T20I wins in Dubai add intrigue. Despite India's strong form and consistent T20I performances, Pakistan's spin attack poses a threat.

Jasprit Bumrah has consistently delivered match-winning performances against Pakistan in crucial encounters. From the World Cup clash in Ahmedabad to the T20 World Cup thriller in New York, Bumrah's game-changing spells have swung the momentum in India's favor. As India prepares to face Pakistan in Dubai, all eyes will be on Bumrah to replicate his heroics and silence his critics.

India vs Pakistan isn't just cricket—it's humiliation as public service, therapy via sixes, and a spectacle where one side brings tears, the other brings tissues.

On the eve of India's Asia Cup clash with Pakistan, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, who hails from the Netherlands, discovered how India vs Pakistan begins long before the first ball, and why cricket is never just about cricket.

As India and Pakistan prepare to face off in the Asia Cup 2025, memories of past encounters resurface, including the heated exchange between Ishant Sharma and Kamran Akmal during Pakistan's last tour to India in 2012. The incident, sparked by accusations of obstruction and mockery, underscores the intense rivalry between the two nations.

Shubman Gill offered a glimpse into his personal preferences and match-day rituals during a rapid-fire session, revealing his admiration for AB de Villiers' scoop shot and naming Jimmy Anderson as a tough opponent. He values winning the Champions Trophy 2025 as a career highlight.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha issues a warning to India ahead of their Asia Cup clash. The Men in Green are confident after a strong win over Oman but face a tough challenge against arch-rivals.

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has said that wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is versatile and can bat at any position in the lineup. He also confirmed on Friday that, although Samson has not regularly featured at No. 5 or 6, he is ready to embrace the challenge.