US EditionAsia Cup 2025: Pakistan Match Delayed Amid Uncertainty over Participation
The match delay followed Pakistan Cricket Board's demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft, which was rejected by the International Cricket Council, amid fallout from India-Pakistan tensions.
- The Pakistan cricket team faced a delayed, must-win Asia Cup match against the UAE in Dubai on September 17 after initial boycott threats.
- The delay followed tensions from Pakistan's previous politically charged match with India, which ended with India refusing to shake hands and Pakistan demanding referee removal.
- Pakistan remained inside their hotel while PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi consulted with his predecessors, including Ramiz Raja and Najam Sethi, before the team left for the stadium.
- India captain Suryakumar Yadav explained their decision not to shake hands by stating that some matters are more important than the spirit of sportsmanship, while also showing support for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
- The match delay highlighted ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting cricket, with the winner advancing to the Super Four stage alongside India in the tournament.
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Pakistan's Asia Cup match delayed amid participation doubts
DUBAI - Pakistan's Asia Cup match against United Arab Emirates was delayed by an hour on Wednesday following uncertainties over their continued participation in the eight-team tournament bedevilled by geopolitical issues. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Asia Cup: Pakistan Team Leaves for Dubai Stadium, Match Against UAE Delayed by an Hour
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Amid the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) threat to boycott the fixture against the UAE, the Pakistan team arrived at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. Sports News | Asia Cup: Pakistan Team Leaves for Dubai Stadium, Match Against UAE Delayed by an Hour.
Pakistan created a lot of drama before the match against the UAE on September 17th. They even created a lot of suspense around the match, but ultimately decided to play the match. Initially, Pakistan believed their demands would be accepted.
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