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Wasim Akram screams ‘bullseye’ after Pakistan fielder hits umpire on the head; reserve official forced to step in

During the sixth over of the second innings in PAK vs UAE match of Asia Cup 2025, a throw from a fielder hit the umpire, Ruchira Palliyaguruge.>

PCB shredded for ‘Holding people to ransom’ as Andy Pycroft drama delays Pakistan vs UAE match: 'Childish behaviour'

Former India spinner Murali Kartik lambasted the PCB for ‘holding people to ransom' as the match between Pakistan and the UAE got delayed by one hour. >

Pycroft India’s ‘permanent fixer’, officiated in 90 of their games: Ramiz Raja's drags Suryakumar into shock 'bias' rant

Ramiz Raja's comment came moments after the PCB claimed that Andy Pycroft apologised to them before the start of Pakistan's final Group A game.>

Pakistan, Pycroft and a day of high drama in Dubai

Pakistan's cricket match against UAE in the Asia Cup was delayed due to PCB's dispute with ICC over match referee Andy Pycroft, leading to a chaotic buildup.>

PCB chief breaks silence on not going ahead with Asia Cup boycott: 'Prime Minister, government officials and...'

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi breaks silence on not going ahead with the Asia Cup boycott despite threatening to do so. >

Mandhana ton guides India to biggest ODI win over Australia

The India opener hammered a quickfire 117 to set the home side on the path of a series-levelling win>

'Take it up with Asia Cup organiser. We have no role': What ICC blatantly told PCB in a fiery six-point rebuttal

ICC's response came after PCB wrote twice to the apex body demanding Andy Pycroft's removal from the match referee panel at the ongoing Asia Cup.>

ICC puts an end to handshake saga with final Pycroft verdict to PCB: He spared Suryakumar, Salman from ‘embarrassment’

ICC communicated to the PCB, saying that the council found no wrongdoing on the part of the match referee>

PCB claims Andy Pycroft 'apologised' for his role in no-handshake saga in IND-PAK tie: ‘ICC expressed readiness to…’

PCB issued an official statement, saying Andy Pycroft apologised to the Pakistan team and captain Salman Ali Agha regarding the no-handshake saga. >

ICC keeps Andy Pycroft as match referee for Pakistan vs UAE match in loud and proper reply to PCB’s shenanigans

At last, the PCB got their way as Andy Pycroft was removed as the match referee for the Asia Cup Group A match against the UAE. >

Credits : HTimes