Former Umpire Clarifies Handshake Protocol in Cricket Amidst Asia Cup Controversy: Was it Mandatory?

Former Umpire Clarifies Handshake Protocol in Cricket Amidst Asia Cup Controversy: Was it Mandatory?

 05:05 19/09/2025

Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary suggests that the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) recent controversies during the Asia Cup were a diversionary tactic following their loss to India. These controversies included boycott threats, disputes with ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, and a handshake disagreement with India, sparked by strained relations after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
ICC Expected to Reject PCB's Referee Removal Demand in Handshake Controversy

ICC Expected to Reject PCB's Referee Removal Demand in Handshake Controversy

 17:05 15/09/2025

The ICC is likely to reject the PCB's demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft, following allegations that he instructed captains not to shake hands. Sources suggest Pycroft may have been acting on instructions from the ACC. The PCB, led by chief Mohsin Naqvi, threatened to withdraw from the tournament if their demand wasn't met.
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