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India suffered a major setback ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan as all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out with a quadricep injury. His absence, confirmed by Ravi Shastri and skipper Suryakumar Yadav, leaves a significant void in both batting and bowling, impacting India's team balance for the crucial title clash.

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.