International Asia Cup cricket match continues tardily in Pakistan amidst ongoing disputes over a contentious gesture between Indian team members.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that it will conduct an inquiry into the breaches of player ethics that occurred during the highly-anticipated cricket match between Pakistan and India on September 14.
The announcement comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following allegations that he instructed the captains of both teams not to shake hands at the toss. The PCB's statement did not mention any apology made by Pycroft, but it did acknowledge that he termed the incident a result of miscommunication.
The talks between the PCB and the ICC were prompted by the PCB's demand for Pycroft's removal as match referee for the game against the hosts. Following these discussions, Pycroft issued an apology to the manager and captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
The game, which was originally scheduled to start at 6:30 pm (1430 GMT), was delayed due to unspecified reasons. The game in Dubai ended in a seven-wicket defeat for Pakistan, marking the first time the rivals had faced off in cricket since the countries fought a brief but deadly border conflict in May.
Despite the controversy, the ICC has not yet conducted an inquiry into the code of conduct violation that occurred during the September 14 match. It is unclear what actions, if any, will be taken against Pycroft following the investigation.
Interestingly, if Pakistan wins their next game, they will face India again this weekend in the next stage of the eight-team regional T20 tournament. The PCB's statement did not mention any further actions taken against Pycroft, but the ICC's investigation may provide more insight into the matter.
The incident has added to the already tense relations between Pakistan and India, with both teams refusing to shake hands after the game on Sunday. The ICC's decision to investigate the matter will be closely watched by cricket fans and political observers alike.
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