Pakistan-UAE Asia Cup Match Hit by Delay, Boycott Threat Amid Referee Dispute: Latest Updates

Pakistan-UAE Asia Cup Match Hit by Delay, Boycott Threat Amid Referee Dispute: Latest Updates

 13:01 17/09/2025

A cloud of uncertainty looms over the Asia Cup match between Pakistan and the UAE in Dubai, leading to a delayed start amidst reports of potential forfeit. The issue stemmed from Pakistan's objection to Andy Pycroft as match referee, despite the ICC clearing him of misconduct. While the UAE team reached the venue on time, the Pakistan team's departure was initially 'stopped'.
Pakistan Reverses Asia Cup Boycott Threat Amid Handshake Controversy, Set to Play UAE

Pakistan Reverses Asia Cup Boycott Threat Amid Handshake Controversy, Set to Play UAE

 18:02 16/09/2025

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.
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