Andy Pycroft
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Pakistan hire motivational speaker ahead of Asia Cup 2025 clash against India
Cricket | Sep 20, 2025, 07:55 PM ISTUnder pressure after a heavy loss to India and ongoing handshake controversy, Pakistan hired a motivational speaker ahead of their Super 4 rematch. With captain Salman Agha avoiding the media and ICC backing referee Pycroft, tensions in the camp remain high.
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Pakistan boycott pre-match press conference again in Asia Cup, Salman Agha yet to face media
Cricket | Sep 20, 2025, 06:30 PM ISTPakistan captain Salman Agha skipped another press conference ahead of the India clash, continuing tensions over the handshake row. With Andy Pycroft set to officiate again, PCB remains unhappy, and ICC has criticised Pakistan’s actions and media tactics.
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ICC considers action against Pakistan for violating tournament protocols in Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 11:18 PM ISTThe ICC is considering action against Pakistan for violating Asia Cup 2025 protocols, including allowing media to film a restricted meeting with match referee Andy Pycroft. PCB’s actions led to a match delay and raised concerns over breach of tournament rules.
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Ramiz Raja slams Andy Pycroft for bias towards India, evidence tells different story
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 12:22 AM ISTRamiz Raja accused ICC referee Andy Pycroft of favouring India during his career. Ramiz said this after meeting with PCB and ACC chair Mohsin Naqvi on September 17. However, his claims lack basis, as referees don’t influence on-field decisions.
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PCB claims apology from Andy Pycroft over handshake saga vs India, releases video without audio
Cricket | Sep 17, 2025, 09:48 PM ISTThe PCB claims Andy Pycroft apologised to captain Salman Agha and coach Mike Hesson over the handshake incident during the India match. They have relased a video of the same, but no audio was provided to understand the details of the conversation.
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Who is Andy Pycroft? The ICC match referee and his long history with Pakistan
Cricket | Sep 17, 2025, 09:23 PM ISTICC match referee Andy Pycroft is the man in question in the ongoing controversy at the Asia Cup. PCB had alleged that Pycroft sided with India in the handshake controversy and wanted him to be removed as match referee from the Asia Cup. Here's what you need to know about Andy Pycroft
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ICC officially rejects Pakistan's demand to remove match referee over 'no handshake' row
Cricket | Sep 16, 2025, 12:51 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially rejected Pakistan Cricket Boards demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the no handshake controversy. The possible rejection was reportedly conveyed to the PCB last night.
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India vs South Africa: ICC rates Wanderers pitch as 'poor'
Cricket | Jan 30, 2018, 06:24 PM ISTThe play was stopped in the third Test between India and South Africa on day three by the on-field umpires as they found the 'pitch' dangerous to continue when Jasprit Bumrah's bouncer struck Dean Elgar's helmet.
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ICC suspends Saeed Ajmal for illegal action
Cricket | Sep 09, 2014, 04:33 PM ISTDubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today suspended Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal, who is currently perched at the top of its ODI rankings, after his bowling action was found to be illegal following an independent