Summary
A cricket match between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup was delayed due to an issue involving the match referee, Andy Pycroft, who was involved in a dispute with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over a previous match incident. The PCB considered pulling out of the tournament but eventually reached an agreement with the International Cricket Council, allowing the match to proceed. The dispute stemmed from an earlier incident where the referee had asked the captains of Pakistan and India not to shake hands, which the PCB claimed violated cricket norms.
Key Facts
- The cricket match between Pakistan and UAE was delayed by one hour.
- The delay was due to uncertainty about Pakistan's participation, following a disagreement over a previous incident.
- The disagreement involved match referee Andy Pycroft, who had asked the team captains not to shake hands in a past game.
- The PCB lodged a complaint about this incident, saying it broke cricket norms.
- Pycroft apologized to Pakistan's cricket team manager and captain.
- The PCB requested Pycroft's removal as a referee for their future matches.
- The Asia Cup match was crucial, with the winner advancing to the tournament's next stage.
- Pakistan eventually agreed to play after reaching an understanding with the ICC.
