International Competition: Ambiguity envelops Pakistan's encounter against UAE in the Asia Cup
The Asia Cup, held in the UAE, has been marked by controversy as the long-standing rivalry between India and Pakistan took centre stage. The latest incident occurred during Sunday's match, where the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Agha at the toss.
This refusal to shake hands has caused a new headache for the Asian Cricket Council and has become a significant issue in the ongoing tournament. The Indian cricket board and the country's government faced a massive backlash after announcing their participation in the Asia Cup, following calls for a boycott of the match between the two nations.
In a move that further fueled the tension, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against match referee Andy Pycroft, demanding his removal for the rest of the matches. However, the ICC rejected the PCB's demand, allowing Pycroft to officiate the remaining matches of the tournament.
The refusal of Indian players to shake hands with Pakistani players extended beyond the toss. After India's convincing victory, the players again skipped the customary handshake with the opposition players. At the post-match press conference, Suryakumar dedicated India's victory to the victims of the terror attack in the Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22.
Meanwhile, there was no statement from the management regarding Pakistan's participation in their match against the UAE. Calls for a boycott of the match between India and Pakistan grew louder, but they still played the game. If Pakistan decide to boycott their match against the UAE on Wednesday, the UAE will qualify for the Super Four stage and Pakistan will be heading home.
Pakistan's media reported that the PCB threatened to boycott their match against the UAE unless Pycroft is removed from his position. In response, Pakistan cancelled their pre-match press conference on Tuesday. The Asian Cricket Council may face issues if Pakistan decides to boycott their match against the UAE, potentially disrupting the tournament's schedule.
The Asia Cup was held in the UAE, despite calls for a boycott of the match between India and Pakistan. The ICC reportedly rejected the PCB's demand to remove Pycroft, ensuring that the tournament would proceed as planned. As the Asia Cup continues, tensions between India and Pakistan remain high, casting a shadow over the competition.
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