
ICC announce replacement for Andy Pycroft in upcoming Pakistan matches at Asia Cup 2025
Andy Pycroft removed from Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 matches after PCB protest; Richie Richardson named replacement referee by ICC.

Andy Pycroft removed from Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 matches after PCB protest; Richie Richardson named replacement referee by ICC.

Amid the Asia Cup handshake controversy, a PCB insider revealed that Pakistan is unlikely to withdraw from the tournament, indicating the board plans to continue participating despite the ongoing dispute over the no-handshake directive.

After ICC turned down PCB’s appeal to dismiss referee Andy Pycroft, Pakistan’s board now faces only two possible paths ahead in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 controversy.

The no handshake controversy became more complicated as some recent claims suggested that Pakistan threatened to boycott their upcoming Asia Cup 2025 match against the hosts, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

PCB has demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft after India’s players refused handshakes in their Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan.

India thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 clash, with the head coach dedicating the win to victims of the Pahalgam attack.

ACC President and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed disappointment after Indian players skipped the post-match handshake with Pakistan, calling the gesture a departure from cricketing tradition following their Asia Cup 2025 clash.

A fan stole the spotlight during IND vs PAK in Asia Cup 2025 by switching from a Pakistan jersey to an India one, as the Men in Blue cruised to a seven-wicket win.

After the match, Indian players left the field without the customary handshake with Pakistani players and match officials.

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