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16 Sep

ICC Turns Down PCB’s Appeal to Remove Referee Andy Pycroft in Asia Cup Row

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New Delhi, September 16, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally declined the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft in the ongoing Asia Cup. Officials confirmed that the decision was conveyed to the PCB late last night.The dispute arose after Pycroft reportedly advised Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart at the toss, which upset the PCB. The ICC clarified that Pycroft acted only on directions from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) representatives on the ground, who had already decided there would be no handshake.In its written reply, the…

26 Jul

Men’s Asia Cup 2025 to Take Place in UAE from September 9 to 28

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National Times Bureau, July 26, 2025: The Men’s Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, confirmed Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The announcement, reported by ESPNcricinfo, ends speculation about the venue and participation of key teams, especially India and Pakistan.This edition of the Asia Cup will follow the T20 International (T20I) format and will feature eight teams. The participants include the five full members of the ACC—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—along with associate members UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.The tournament’s return…