PCB Alleges Code of Conduct Breach In India Game, Wants Match Referee Axed

The strained political relations between India and Pakistan were visible even as the two nations squared off in the Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday. The Indian team lodged a 'silent protest' against Pakistan, refusing to shake their hands in the 7-wicket victory in Dubai. The non-cricketing drama inside the stadium even prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to knock the doors of the International Cricket Council (ICC), seeking the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft. PCB's appeal to ICC came after Pycroft asked Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha to avoid shaking hands with his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav during the toss.