Within the wake of the handshake row that ensued after India’s seven-wicket victory over Pakistan within the Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday, Sportstar understands that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director of Worldwide Cricket, Usman Wahla, has been reportedly referred to as again to the nation amidst hypothesis of his sacking.
The transfer comes after stories in Pakistani media claimed that the highest brass was not proud of Wahla’s dealing with of the occasions that adopted the match, which included the Indian gamers refusing to shake arms with members of the Pakistan group.
The Pakistani gamers have been left within the lurch, and after conducting the post-match handshake routine amongst themselves, waited fruitlessly for the Indian gamers to come back out. In retaliation, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha didn’t flip up for the post-match duties, head coach Mike Hesson defined.
Explaining his group’s determination to not shake arms with the Pakistani gamers after the match, India captain Suryakumar Yadav stated, “We got here right here simply to play the sport, and we gave them a correct reply.”
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On Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged an official grievance with the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC), headed by former BCCI secretary Jay Shah, in opposition to match referee Andy Pycroft.
“The PCB has lodged a grievance with the ICC relating to violations by the Match Referee of the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC Legal guidelines pertaining to the Spirit of Cricket. The PCB has demanded an instantaneous removing of the Match Referee from the Asia Cup,” PCB chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi posted on social media.
“Totally disappointing to witness the dearth of sportsmanship as we speak. Dragging politics into the sport goes in opposition to the very spirit of sports activities. Let’s hope future victories are celebrated by all groups with grace,” he added.
Some stories declare that Pakistan has additionally threatened to tug out of the continuing Asia Cup if Pycroft shouldn’t be reprimanded by the ICC.
Apparently, India and Pakistan may meet two extra instances within the Asia Cup within the subsequent couple of weeks.
The group stage match between the archrivals was held amidst requires boycotting the sport from some sections of the Indian public. Tensions between the neighbours have been operating excessive after a terror assault linked to Pakistan killed 26 individuals in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in April this 12 months.
India retaliated with a navy strike codenamed Operation Sindoor, which was aimed toward destroying terror infrastructure in Pakistan. A navy standoff ensued between the 2 international locations in Might, following which, the Asia Cup, initially scheduled to be held in India, was shifted to the UAE.
Owing to the strained relations between the neighbours, the Indian authorities had clarified that India wouldn’t interact Pakistan bilaterally in sporting occasions, however would proceed to participate in worldwide tournaments or multi-team occasions that included Pakistan.
Revealed on Sep 15, 2025