PCB Accuses Asia Cup Referee of

PCB Accuses Asia Cup Referee of "Highest Level of Offence," Demands Removal Amid Handshake Controversy

 04:15 16/09/2025

Following India's Asia Cup victory over Pakistan, the PCB has demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging he violated the spirit of cricket. This stems from the Indian team's refusal to shake hands, a gesture captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
PCB Calls for Removal of Asia Cup Referee Andy Pycroft After India-Pakistan Handshake Controversy

PCB Calls for Removal of Asia Cup Referee Andy Pycroft After India-Pakistan Handshake Controversy

 00:15 16/09/2025

Following India's victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, a controversy arose when the Indian team refused to shake hands, dedicating their win to armed forces after a terror attack. The PCB filed a complaint with the ICC, alleging the match referee Andy Pycroft instructed captains against shaking hands.
PCB Files Formal Complaint with ICC Over Handshake Snub, Demands Referee Ouster in Asia Cup Controversy

PCB Files Formal Complaint with ICC Over Handshake Snub, Demands Referee Ouster in Asia Cup Controversy

 07:15 15/09/2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board has formally complained to the ICC regarding missing handshakes during the Asia Cup clash with India, demanding the removal of the Match Referee. The PCB alleges violations of the ICC Code of Conduct and MCC Laws, claiming the referee instructed their captain to avoid shaking hands.
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