Decision on Asia Cup involvement for PCB to be made today due to controversy surrounding referees
Pakistan's Participation in Asia Cup Remains Uncertain Amidst ICC Row in the United Arab Emirates
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing a crucial decision regarding their participation in the ongoing Asia Cup, scheduled in the United Arab Emirates. The decision, set to be made on Thursday, comes amidst an ongoing row with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over match referee Andy Pycroft.
The controversy began after Pycroft asked the captains of Pakistan and India not to shake hands during the toss of their last match, a seven-wicket defeat for the Green Shirts. The PCB lodged a complaint with the ICC earlier this week, accusing Pycroft of breaching the 'Spirit of Cricket'.
However, the ICC has not issued an official statement regarding the PCB's request to remove Pycroft as the match referee. Some media reports suggest that the ICC has decided not to entertain Pakistan's request, while others indicate that the PCB is still awaiting a response from the ICC regarding its complaint.
Pakistan's spokesperson, Aamir Mir, stated that consultations are ongoing, and a final decision will be made by tomorrow. The PCB's decision will be made keeping Pakistan's interest in view, suggesting that the board is cautious about the potential repercussions of their actions.
The last match between Pakistan and India was the first played since the nuclear-armed countries fought a brief but deadly conflict in May. If Pakistan were to beat the home side in Dubai today, they would face their arch-rival neighbor India again.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan team attended their practice session, but they canceled their pre-match press conference at the Asia Cup on Tuesday. The decision regarding Pakistan's participation in the tournament is still uncertain, with Pycroft scheduled to be the match referee for Pakistan's game against the United Arab Emirates as well.
The Pakistan team is scheduled to face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Stadium today, but the decision to be taken by the PCB is uncertain. The team's final decision will be made keeping Pakistan's interest in view, and the ICC's response to the PCB's complaint is eagerly awaited.
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