The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a grievance with the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) towards match referee Andy Pycroft following Sunday’s Asia Cup fixture between Pakistan and India.
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi introduced on Monday that the grievance issues “violations of the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC Legal guidelines regarding the Spirit of Cricket.” He added that the board has requested Pycroft’s fast elimination from the match.
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets within the high-profile match, with Kuldeep Yadav main the bowling assault and captain Suryakumar Yadav sealing the win with a six.
Controversy arose afterward as Indian gamers left the sector with out shaking palms with their Pakistani counterparts. Suryakumar later mentioned the choice was in step with the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) and authorities directives, dedicating the victory to the Indian armed forces and victims of the current Pahalgam assault.
In response, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match ceremony, whereas coach Mike Hesson mentioned the group had been “eager to have interaction and shake palms” however was dissatisfied that it didn’t occur.
The 2 sides haven’t performed a bilateral sequence since 2008, with their uncommon encounters in multination tournaments typically marked by political and diplomatic tensions.
