Karachi:
Pakistan’s participation in the Asia Cup remained cloudy with uncertainty on Tuesday after the team canceled its press conference prior to the match before a crucial shock of group A against the United Arab Emirates (EAU).
The reports suggested that the measure was linked to the continuous protest of Pakistan Crickt Board (PCB) against the arbitrator of the Andy Pycroft party, following the controversial episode of “sleeveless” in Sunday’s game against India.
Salman Ali Agha’s team, scheduled to play his accessory that he must win against the EAU on Wednesday in Dubai, attended training later at night. However, the PCB has not issued any official statement confirming if the coincidence will continue.
The controversy comes from India’s refusal to shake the hand with Pakistan before and after his seven Wickt victory on Sunday. Pakistan said that Pycroft had ordered both captains not to release their hand in the launch, in violation of the laws and the Cricket spirit of the MCC.
The PCB filed a formal complaint against the CPI, demanding the elimination of Pycroft from the rest of the Asia Cup. But according to reports in the Indian media, the CPI rejected the plea, confirming that the Zimbabwe official will continue to serve as an arbitrator.
The PCB filed a formal complaint against the CPI, demanding the elimination of Pycroft from the rest of the Asia Cup. But according to reports in the Indian media, the CPI rejected the plea, confirming that the Zimbabwe official will continue to serve as an arbitrator.
According to the calendar, if the Pak-UAAE game continues on Wednesday (today) Pycroft will supervise the game, but Pakistan Boicotea, the EAU will advance to the Super Four stage, sending the two times champions home.
The tensions intensified more after the Indian Captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory of his team to the victims of Pahalgam’s attack. The game happened four months after a military confrontation between India and Pakistan.
The Asian Cricket council (ACC) is now reviewing the possible disciplinary action against Indian players for rejecting the habitual hands of hands, with fines according to reports, according to a media report.
Pakistan’s coach Mike Hesson described the behavior of India “against the spirit of the game”, while the team manager navigated Akram Chema reiterated that it was the referee who had advised against the handshakes in the launch. In protest, Skipper Agha skipped the presentation after the game.
In Islamabad, while talking at the launch of the publication ‘Strategic cut: perspectives on deterrence and escalation after the pahalgama-may of 2025’ on Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, criticized the Indian government for politicizing the Cricket.
“Modi’s regime was trying to politicize the sport of Cricket, but that was just a failed attempt to save himself from shame,” he said. He added that such theater in the sports field were typical of the regimes that were morally compromised.
Despite the agitation outside the field, Wednesday’s clash remains a knockout. Both Pakistan and the EAU defeated Oman but lost to India, leaving a direct shooting for a Super Four place along with the defense champions.
Pakistan, who defeated the EAU twice in the Sharjah tri-series last month, is favored to progress. Eau, directed by Muhammad Waseem, enters the contest promoted by its growing trust and a powerful high order order.
