EXCLUSIVE | Handshake row: Inside details of PCB’s emails to ICC, closed door meeting and match referee’s non-apology | Cricket News

Amidst uncertainty surrounding Pakistan’s Asia Cup participation, the PCB demanded match referee Andy Pycroft’s removal, alleging code of conduct violations during the India-Pakistan match, specifically regarding the captains not shaking hands. Despite PCB’s threats, the ICC stood firm, asserting Pycroft followed ACC instructions and didn’t violate any rules. Will they? Won’t they? The guesswork continued…

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Amid handshake controversy, Pakistan cricket faces a fresh storm — corruption row over players’ jerseys explodes | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Atiq-uz-Zaman has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on social media for providing poor-quality jerseys during the Asia Cup 2025, while Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha addressed concerns about the team’s batting performance following their 41-run victory over United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.Zaman voiced his dissatisfaction on X, pointing out…

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Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE delayed due to backroom talks, but for cricketers ‘nothing else matters’ | Cricket News

Pakistan and UAE players after the match. (Pic credit: ACC) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Metallica’s song “Nothing Else Matters” could be the perfect theme for the Pakistan vs UAE match.For it was a rock-and-roll day in Dubai.The match started an hour late after Pakistan threatened to boycott the Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft continued…

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Asia Cup: Ex-Pakistan captain defends Saim Ayub after third consecutive duck – ‘Ya toh phoot jaega ya phod dega’ | Cricket News

Saim Ayub of Pakistan leaves the field after being dismissed. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan set up another high-stakes clash with arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup after a 41-run win over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. But amid the victory and the off-field dramas, all eyes were on young opener Saim…

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‘Andy Pycroft is India’s favourite’: Ramiz Raja blasts ICC referee, questions neutrality after Asia Cup row | Cricket News

Andy Pycroft (left) during the toss for the match between India and Pakistan. NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has accused International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Andy Pycroft of blatant bias, branding him a “favourite for the Indians” in the wake of the handshake controversy and mounting tensions at the…

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Asia Cup Points Table 2025: Pakistan join India in Super 4s; Group B fight goes down to the wire | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan set up another politically charged clash with arch-rivals India after securing a 41-run win over the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. The result confirmed both teams’ progression from Group A into the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With the win,…

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2nd WODI: Historic! Smriti Mandhana’s ton helps India hand Australia their biggest-ever defeat | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana celebrates after scoring century against Australia. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW CHANDIGARH: Inspired by peerless Smriti Mandhana’s scintillating 77-ball century – the fastest-ever against Australia in WODIs – India finally slayed their Aussie demons, ending their eight-match losing streak against the seven-time world champions in grand style with a thumping 102-run victory in the…

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