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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.

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.

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.

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.