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ICC Rejects PCB’s Plea to Remove Referee Andy Pycroft from Asia Cup Panel

The ICC has rejected Pakistan Cricket Board’s demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft after complaints that he discouraged a handshake between captains during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash.

PCB alleged Pycroft told Pakistan captain not to shake hands with India’s Suryakumar Yadav during toss

Dubai: The ICC on Tuesday rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the panel of officials for the ongoing Asia Cup.

The PCB had filed a complaint with the ICC alleging that Pycroft asked Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, at the time of the toss, not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav in their Asia Cup match on Sunday September 14, 2025.

“Late last night, ICC had sent a reply to PCB stating that Pycroft won’t be removed and their plea has been rejected,” an ICC source told PTI.

The 69-year-old Zimbabwean is due to officiate Pakistan’s final group stage game against the UAE on Wednesday. Pakistan team manager Naved Cheema had also filed a complaint with the Asian Cricket Council alleging that it was on Pycroft’s insistence that team sheets weren’t exchanged between the two skippers on Sunday as is the norm.

( Source : PTI )

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    Kumar Bahukhandi is a journalist, educator and writer, and an Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication. He is the Founder and Editor of Channel24India and Editor of Prime Look – The International Research Journal and Prime Review. His writing explores human behaviour, relationships, emotions and the choices that shape everyday life. Through journalism, short stories and reflective essays, he brings together academic inquiry and a curiosity about people. Guided by the principle of “simple living and high thinking”, Kumar values authenticity, modesty and respect for every individual, regardless of status or background. He believes in remaining true to himself, listening to his inner voice and finding meaning in ordinary experiences.

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