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ICC Rejects PCB's Demand to Oust Referee Pycroft Amid Asia Cup Handshake Controversy Or PCB's Call for Referee Removal Denied by ICC After Asia Cup Handshake Spat Or Asia Cup Handshake Row: ICC Upholds Match Referee Despite PCB Protest

04:01 16/09/2025

The ICC rejected PCB's request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft during the Asia Cup after Pakistan alleged he instructed their captain to avoid handshakes with India's captain. The ICC clarified that ACC officials informed Pycroft about the no-handshake policy.

Pakistan Threatens Asia Cup Pullout Amid Handshake Controversy; PCB Demands Referee Ouster

09:01 15/09/2025

Tensions escalate at the Asia Cup as Pakistan threaten withdrawal if match referee Andy Pycroft isn't removed. The PCB formally complained to the ICC, alleging Code of Conduct violations after a handshake controversy during the India-Pakistan match. Pakistan alleges Pycroft instructed their captain to avoid shaking hands, and expressed disappointment at India's post-match behavior.