PCB returns to ICC emails in the middle of the threat of ban, painted Andy Pycroft as a ultimate villain
The current war between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now taken a fierce turn. The PCB came out strongly in its response to the ICC after being asked about its recent driving in the Asian Cup in progress 2025.
The new controversy broke out when the ICC asked for clarification on the PCB on the presence of the media director of Pakistan at the emergency meeting with the referee Andy Pycroft, Captain Salman Ali Agha, head coach Mike Hesson and team leader Naveed Akram Cheema.
In its response, the PCB clearly indicated that the director of the media, Naeem Gillani, received an appropriate authorization to access the region of players and match officials (PMOA).
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They stressed that his presence was not a violation of the rules and turned the tables on the ICC by asking why Pycroft did not raise the question with the anti-corruption unit (ACU) if a standard operational procedure (SOP) had really been raped.
🚨 Breaking: PCB responded to the Courier de l’ICC declaring that the team’s media director authorized access to the PMOA adding that his presence at the meeting with the referee of the match Andy Pycroft is not a violation. PCB also asked the ICC that if the SOP was not followed then …
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By adopting this position, the PCB not only defended its move, but also questioned the treatment by the ICC of the question.
ICC accuses the PCB of several PMOA violations
Earlier, the ICC sent an official email to the PCB accusing the board of directors of “fault” and multiple offenses of the rules of the players region and match officials (PMOA) before the Pakistan group match against Wednesday, September 17.
It is said that Pakistan has enabled the Naeem Gillani media director to film a pre-match meeting involving match referee Andy Pycroft, Captain Salman Ali Agha and head coach Mike Hesson despite such things strictly prohibited by ICC regulations.
A tournament source was cited by PTI: “ICC CEO, Sanjog Gupta, wrote to the PCB declaring that the board of directors was guilty of repeated PMOA violations on the day of the match. PCB is receiving email. PCB brought to the meeting of its media manager and insisted that he was present during the conversation. ”
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The ICC has warned Pakistan that repeated PMOA violations will not be tolerated. But now, the PCB has moved the spotlight to the director of the world.
They said that if it raped the protocol, the referee of the match should have reported it to the official of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) rather than bringing the ICC into action. Now it remains to be seen how the ICC reacts to their answer.
Why did Pakistan agree to continue playing Asia Cup 2025 after controversy without Hands?
Meanwhile, there are several reasons why Pakistan decided to participate in the Asian Cup in progress 2025 despite the controversy of the handshake with India. The Board of Directors revealed that the referee of the Andy PYCROFF match apologized for not allowing Captains Salman Ali Agha and Suryakumar Yadav to shake hands when launching high voltage confrontation in Dubai on September 14.
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Initially, Pakistan had demanded the withdrawal of Pycroft and even hinted at the fate of the tournament. However, financial realities have forced a change in plans. With Sony holding media rights worth $ 170 million for the 2024-31 Asian Cup cycle, Pakistan lost $ 10 to 15 million if it withdrew.
This included the income of sponsorships, the ticket office and the share of full -fledged nations. The PCB also faced potential sanctions from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) under pressure from broadcasters and other advice. Faced with enormous financial and regulatory risks, Pakistan has finally decided to play.
