&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan to continue playing as referee Andy Pycroft saga resolves - Report")
Pakistan will continue to participate in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 after a resolution was reached to replace match referee Andy Pycroft from their remaining matches. Pakistan play against the host UAE in a must-win Group A fixture if they are to advance to the Super 4 stage. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had raised a formal protest to remove Pycroft as the match referee after he asked the captains not to shake hands after the toss during the high-voltage India vs Pakistan match on Sunday (Sep 14).
Pakistan to continue participating in Asia Cup 2025
After raising the complaint against Pycroft and getting no reply from the ICC, Pakistan threatened to pull out of the tournament and even cancelled their scheduled press conference ahead of the match against the UAE on Sep 17. The PCB also issued a statement regarding the same and said that the 'consultations are underway' regarding pulling out of the Asia Cup.
The situation, however, seems to have come under control with a PCB insider confirming to news agency PTI and ANI that Ritchie Richardson will be given officiating duties in Pakistan matches.
Why all the drama?
Trending Stories
)
India formally launches campaign for UN Security Council seat with new 'SHANTI' vision | Watch
)
The World vs Argentina? Why every decision is fueling the biggest debate of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
)
Was Lindsey Graham poisoned? Laura Loomer points finger at Russia and Iran
)
Indian sailor killed, 8 other injured as Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz: 'Grave violation' of international law
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
‘Battlefield to dust’: This B-52 bomber weapon can wipe out an entire army. Here's how
)
US begins 3rd consecutive night of strikes on Iran as conflict deepens
)
'Where is he?': US flags at half-mast day after Trump's sudden hospital visit sparks speculations: Real reason is...
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why Russian fighter jets leave exhaust pipes raw compared to US jets
)
'We'll hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow': Trump issues stark warning for Iran
)
Pakistani mother, Indian father, four children: Karnataka mixed citizenship case
)
‘20% is of course too much’: Abbas Araghchi mocks Trump over Hormuz remarks, says Iran will remain ‘GUARDIAN FOREOVER’
)
FBI, US Police at Lindsey Graham's residence after his sudden death: 'Foul play...'
)
VAR bias for Messi's Argentina? Shocking World Cup 2026 data sparks fresh debate
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why does the B-52 bomber still use eight engines?
)
Lionel Messi suffers major blow as Jude Bellingham's England heroics change everything
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Why are the B-52 bomber's tyres different from those on most aircraft?
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
How much does a B-52 bomber cost?
)
'Hollywood-style lies': Ahmadinejad blasts Mossad recruitment report, denies coup plot claims
)
Karnataka transport minister on surprise inspection told to get off BMTC bus for not having change
)
Putin's mysterious Tu-214PU 'Doomsday plane' lands in Iran as US-Iran conflict spirals
)
Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Essel Group Chairman Dr Subhash Chandra, passes away at 96
)
Who is Jordan Brown? American claiming elite US military past held near Nepal border
)
'I requested...': Trump taken to Walter Reed hospital amid Iran strikes? What we know
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Sam Neill net worth: Inside the Jurassic Park actor's $18 million fortune
)
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38 after being dropped from FIFA WC officiating list
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Built for World War III? Here's how the US Air Force is upgrading the B-52 bomber for future wars
)
Cheating row rocks Australian cricket! Ashleigh Gardner accused of affair with teammate. What's happening
)
'Mojtaba Khamenei is 90% gone': Trump says Iran's military has been 'wiped out'
)
'Pirate state': Lula attacks Trump as Rubio's Hormuz remarks come back to haunt White House
)
FIFA 2026 | England 3-2 Argentina - How one of the most fiercest rivalries in World Cup developed over years
The whole incident started when Pycroft had asked India skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Agha not to shake hands during their Group A match. After the match, the Indian players also avoided customary handshakes with the Pakistan players. Pak skipper, in retaliation, did not come for the post-match interview after loss against India.
Upon being asked why the Indian players did not shake hands, India skipper Suryakumar said that it was to show 'solidarity with the Indian armed forces and the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
The two countries were involved in the border hostilities after India launched precision strikes against Pakistan-based terror outfits post Pahalgam terror attack in April earlier this year.
