New Delhi’s president: President of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohin Naqvi, threatened to withdraw from the remaining matches of the 2025 Asian Cup if the referee of matches Andy Pycroft is not deleted, after a controversy on the missing hand during the Indian confrontation – Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. The PCB has filed an official complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing Pycroft of having violated the CPI code of conduct and the laws of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) concerning the spirit of cricket.The controversy broke out when Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha and the Skipper of India Suryakumar Yadav did not exchange the usual handshake during the draw at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The PCB alleys that Pycroft had specifically asked Salman to avoid shaking the hand of his Indian counterpart.“The PCB has filed a complaint with the ICC concerning the violations of the match referee of the CPI code of conduct and the laws of the MCC concerning the spirit of cricket. The PCB required an immediate referral to the match referee of the Asian Cup,” published Naqvi on X.
The situation degenerated after the victory in seven gohets of India when Suryakumar hugged his hand only with his teammate Shivam Dube and left without recognizing the Pakistani players.Pakistani coach Mike Hesson expressed his disappointment:“Obviously, we were ready to shake hands at the end of the match. We were disappointed that our opposition did not do that. We went there to shake hands and they were already going to the locker room. It was a disappointing way for the match to end.”To protest, Salman Ali Agha boycotted the post-match presentation.Suryakumar defended his actions, citing solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack:“A perfect opportunity, taking the time, we stand under the victims and families of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. We express our solidarity. I want to devote victory to all our armed forces who have shown a lot of bravery … I think a few things in life are ahead of the sporting spirit. »»He also referred to the Sindoor operation while devoting victory to the armed forces of India.
The PCB complaint reached the registered office of the CPC, chaired by Jay Shah, tending links between the two advice. Pycroft is expected to officer Pakistan’s next match against the United Arab Emirates (water) on Wednesday, which, according to the PCB, strengthens its case.“There is nothing more important to me than the honor and prestige of my country,” said Naqvi later.India has practically obtained a super oven place with two victories, while Pakistan must beat the water to stay alive. Archi-rivals could meet again in the Super Four stage on Sunday in Dubai.
