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Following Suryakumar Yadav's no-handshake gesture, former Pakistani player Mohammad Yousuf used derogatory language, sparking outrage. Yousuf defended his comments by referencing past incidents. Amidst heightened tensions and a complaint from the PCB regarding the match referee, the India-Pakistan match proceeded, with India winning. Despite threats, Pakistan is unlikely to withdraw from the Asia Cup.

Pakistan's dramatic boycott threat has ended in a U-turn. Despite the ICC rejecting their demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft, sources told India Today that Pakistan will face the UAE on Wednesday in Dubai. The decision followed consultations between PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Following India's dominant victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia downplayed the controversy surrounding the team's decision to skip the post-match handshake. Saikia emphasized celebrating India's triumph and disregarding noise from external parties. Captain Suryakumar Yadav stated the decision was aligned with the government and BCCI. India's next match is against Oman on September 19.

Mohammad Kaif praised Suryakumar Yadav's leadership in the Asia Cup 2025, highlighting his composure and focus amidst social media attention. Leading India for the first time, Suryakumar guided the team to victories against UAE and Pakistan. Kaif lauded his intelligent bowling management and match-winning performance against Pakistan.

Following Pakistan's devastating loss to India in the Asia Cup 2025, former pacer Mohammad Amir defended the team against harsh criticism. He addressed concerns about the absence of seasoned players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, emphasizing the need to support the current young squad.

Former cricketer Rashid Latif criticises the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) approach to the handshake controversy, arguing they are misdirecting their focus by targeting match referee Andy Pycroft. Latif emphasises that a handshake isn't mandatory according to ICC regulations.

Pakistan cricket's former glory fades amid Asia Cup 2025 struggles, a sour handshake controversy, and threats of tournament withdrawal, exposing deep cricketing and administrative crises.

​​The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unlikely to withdraw from the Asia Cup 2025, despite rising tensions over the role of match referee Andy Pycroft during Pakistan’s match against India in Dubai on Sunday. Match referee Pycroft had asked Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav to skip the customary handshake at the toss.

India dominated Pakistan in the Asia Cup clash on Sunday, securing a 7-wicket victory. Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the win to the armed forces and Pahalgam terror attack victims. Post-match, India's team skipped the customary handshake, and Pakistan's coach expressed disappointment.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has landed a telling blow on the India-Pakistan rivalry. Ganguly, at an event in Kolkata, said that Pakistan were a no contest against India, and he switched over to the Manchester Derby after only 15 overs in the Asia Cup contest.

UAE defeated Oman by 42 runs in a crucial Asia Cup Super Four qualifier, fueled by Muhammad Waseem's 69 and Alishan Sharafu's 51. Junaid Siddique's impressive 4/23 restricted Oman to 130. After losing their opening matches, this victory keeps UAE's hopes alive for the next stage.

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.

In the Asia Cup 2025 clash, Kuldeep Yadav's bowling and Jasprit Bumrah's contribution restricted Pakistan to a modest total. Abhishek Sharma then ignited India's chase with a rapidfire innings, smashing Shaheen Afridi for boundaries and sixes. His quickfire 31 set the stage for India's comfortable seven-wicket victory, prompting a patriotic message from the young opener.

Tensions escalate as Pakistan threatens to boycott remaining Asia Cup 2025 matches if match referee Andy Pycroft isn't removed. PCB alleges Pycroft instructed their captain to avoid handshakes with India, further accusing Suryakumar Yadav of unsportsmanlike conduct post-match. India's captain dedicated the win to terror attack victims and armed forces, adding fuel to the fire.

India dominated Pakistan in their Asia Cup encounter, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory. Kuldeep Yadav's stellar bowling performance earned him Player of the Match, while Suryakumar Yadav anchored the chase with an unbeaten 47. India's bowlers delivered a clinical performance, restricting Pakistan to a low score, which India chased down comfortably, propelling them to the top of Group A.

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.

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 handshake row between India and Pakistan spiraled on Monday, with former captain Rashid Latif delivering a fiery outburst. Urging the Pakistan Cricket Board to lodge an official complaint, Latif accused India of “bringing politics into cricket” after refusing handshakes in Dubai, while Shoaib Akhtar called on India to “show grace” despite praising their win.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha did not attend the post-match presentation after India refused to shake hands. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions amid the Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai.

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.