The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirms that Shan Masood will continue as the Test team captain for the upcoming 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. There were several questions regarding the experienced batter's leadership role as the team suffered a poor result in the recently concluded 2023–25 cycle.
New details have come to light about the Pakistan Cricket Board’s internal discussions on September 17, just before the Asia Cup clash against the UAE, when Pakistan appeared close to withdrawing from the tournament.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 controversy deepened as match referee Andy Pycroft was informed of the no-handshake protocol only 4 minutes before the toss, sparking PCB’s objections and ICC’s firm stance.
The no handshake controversy can get more complicated. According to recent claims, the CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Sanjog Gupta, has sent an email to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), seeking some clarifications about their claims on the incident.
Senior journalist Waheed Khan criticizes PCB for mishandling controversies, calling Pakistan cricket an international joke amid toss and handshake fiascos.
Atiq-uz-Zaman accuses PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi of corruption over low-quality Asia Cup jerseys, highlighting players’ discomfort during matches.
PCB considers filing an official complaint against Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for his post-match remarks during the Asia Cup 2025, adding fuel to the ongoing controversy.
ICC CEO firmly handled talks, rejecting PCB’s bid to oust referee Andy Pycroft during the Asia Cup, ensuring fairness while preventing undue influence over official appointments.
Pakistan confirmed participation in their final Asia Cup 2025 Group A match against UAE after a tense standoff with the ICC, easing doubts over a potential withdrawal.
A report suggested that Pakistan team director Naveed Akram Cheema was informed match referee Andy Pycroft acted under BCCI’s influence during Sunday’s game, adding further fuel to the handshake row.
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