SaralnamaThe ICC rejected PCB's demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft for the Asia Cup 2025. PCB threatened to pull out after Indian players refused handshakes with Pakistan. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation, accusing Pycroft of siding with India. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi flew to Islamabad on to discuss the issue with government officials. UAE and Oman cricket boards tried to mediate. A compromise may see Pycroft removed from the Pakistan-UAE match, with Richie Richardson stepping in. PCB spokesperson Amir Mir said a final decision will be made, keeping Pakistan's interests in mind. (Updated 17 Sep 2025, 12:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The ICC rejected PCB's demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft for the Asia Cup 2025
- PCB threatened to pull out after Indian players refused handshakes with Pakistan
- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation, accusing Pycroft of siding with India