India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are set to clash with Oman in their final Asia Cup group match in Abu Dhabi. Having already secured a spot in the Super 4s, India aim to utilise this match for crucial batting practice, especially for the middle order. Oman, already eliminated, will look to walk away with their…
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…
Kuldeep Yadav has become the heartbeat of India’s white-ball success, delivering crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. From battling injuries, form slumps, and bench time to reinventing his craft post knee surgery, Kuldeep is sharper and more resilient. As India chases more silverware, their wrist-spinner, will remain the ace up the side’s sleeve.
It remains to be seen how the PCB responds to the strongly-worded email as they are yet to furnish details in response to another email sent by the global cricket body to the PCB on September 17 – the day drama unfolded and the fixture was delayed by an hour.
Team India has secured its spot in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four after defeating UAE and Pakistan. The India-Pakistan match was marred by a handshake controversy. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav, unfazed by the off-field drama, is focused on the upcoming matches. He emphasized his good rhythm and the favorable conditions for spinners.
Pakistan threatened to withdraw from the Asia Cup after a perceived slight during the India-Pakistan match, claiming that India captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistani counterpart Salman Ali Agha. The Pakistan Cricket Board said match referee Andy Pycroft apologised for miscommunication. But did he? We fact check that claim.
Amidst uncertainty surrounding Pakistan’s Asia Cup participation, the PCB demanded match referee Andy Pycroft’s removal, alleging code of conduct violations during the India-Pakistan match, specifically regarding the captains not shaking hands. Despite PCB’s threats and ACC’s involvement, the ICC stood firm, asserting Pycroft followed ACC instructions and didn’t violate any rules.
The match started an hour late as Pakistan threatened a pull-out after the handshake fiasco during the previous game against India before Salman Agha’s team climbed down and showed up for the game.
