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TOP Controversies In Asia Cup 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 has been filled with drama both on and off the field. 

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Let's take a look at the biggest controversies in the Asia Cup 2025:

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The Indian camp refused to shake hands or exchange post-match pleasantries with the Pakistan team after their first clash. The trend continued into the next game.

No-Handshake Row

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The PCB demanded match referee Andy Pycroft be removed from their matches, alleging that he allowed the no-handshake saga to happen.

PCB Demand Pycroft Exit

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The ICC refused PCB's demand, leading to Pakistan threatening to withdraw from their final Asia Cup group match. Pycroft ultimately had a chat with the Pak team.

Pakistan Threaten Boycott

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Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan's 'gun celebration' and pacer Haris Rauf's gestures created controversy. Farhan was warned, Rauf fined.

Farhan, Rauf's Gestures

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Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed and Sri Lanka star Wanindu Hasaranga mimicked each other's celebrations during a heated Super Four match.

Hasaranga vs Abrar

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