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Match referee Andy Pycroft apologises to Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha for Asia Cup 2025 miscommunication, resolving the high-tension handshake controversy and averting Pakistan’s boycott threat.
After boycott drama in the last minute, the match between Pakistan and the UAE is finally underway. UAE have won the toss and opted to bowl first as both teams must win this match to qualify for the Super Four round.
Andy Pycroft will not be the match referee for the Asia Cup Group A tie between Pakistan and UAE as the replacement has been confirmed amid no-handshake saga.
Cricket teams from South Asian rivals India and Pakistan are meeting for the first time since their countries fought a deadly armed conflict in May.