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  Ramiz Raja slams Andy Pycroft for bias towards India, evidence tells different story

  Cricket | September 18, 2025 0:22 IST

  Ramiz 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 | September 17, 2025 21:48 IST

  The 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 | September 17, 2025 21:23 IST

  ICC 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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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 17, 2025

  India | September 17, 2025 20:58 IST

  The Pakistan vs UAE match was delayed by over an hour. Pakistan initially refused to play after the ICC rejected their demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over handshake snub during their match with India.

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  PAK vs UAE Highlights: Pakistan beat UAE to qualify for Super 4s after boycott calls

  Cricket | September 18, 2025 12:28 IST

  PAK vs UAE Live cricket score: 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.

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  Pakistan make U-turn after last-minute boycott drama, play do-or-die clash against UAE in Dubai

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 21:52 IST

  After the earlier reports of a boycott, the match between Pakistan and the UAE finally got underway today at 9 PM IST. All the boycott drama from Pakistan was for nothing as they took the field eventually in the do-or-die clash in Dubai.

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  PAK vs UAE head to head record in T20Is ahead of Asia Cup 2025 clash

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 16:41 IST

  Pakistan and the UAE will face each other in the 10th match of the Asia Cup 2025 Dubai. This is the do-or-die encounter for both teams and the winner of this clash will make it to the Super Four. Here's the head-to-head record between Pakistan and the UAE in T20Is.

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  Varun Chakravarthy becomes top-ranked bowler in T20Is, Kuldeep gains big amid terrific Asia Cup show

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 15:15 IST

  India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy became the No 1 bowler in the world in T20Is, following a couple of wickets in the two matches in the Asia Cup thus far, while Kuldeep Yadav, the wrist spinner, who was Player of the Match in both games, gained big time.

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  Abhishek Sharma retains top spot in later ICC T20I rankings, Tilak and Surya suffer

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 13:53 IST

  India's opener Abhishek Sharma continues to be on top of the ICC T20I rankings for batters after his explosive batting in the first two matches of the Asia Cup. However, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav have slipped with Phil Salt and Jos Buttler climbing up for their heroics vs South Africa.

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  Pakistan withdraws pullout threat, set to go ahead with the UAE clash after arriving at a solution

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 11:02 IST

  Pakistan have agreed to continue playing in the ongoing Asia Cup after withdrawing the pullout threat in the early hours of the matchday against the UAE. Pakistan had asked for the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following the no-handshake saga. The ICC had rejected the plea.

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  Asia Cup 2025 scenario: How can Afghanistan qualify for Super Fours despite losing to Bangladesh?

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 9:35 IST

  Afghanistan suffered a close loss at the hands of Bangladesh and now will face Sri Lanka in a must-win encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup. Bangladesh don't have the greatest net run rate but they gave themselves the best chance of qualification by beating Afghanistan on Tuesday.

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  Who are seven unbeaten Indian cricketers in international cricket in 2025? Only 2 are in Asia Cup

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 23:29 IST

  Only seven Indian cricketers are unbeaten in international cricket in 2025. Out of which, star spinner Kuldeep Yadav tops the list with nine straight wins. He surpassed Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma with the win against Pakistan.

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  Abhishek Sharma nearly equal India's entire Asia Cup team's T20I sixes tally in 2025, check list

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 20:48 IST

  Opener Abhishek Sharma holds the record for most sixes for India in T20Is in 2025. Interestingly, he has hit just one six fewer than all the other Asia Cup members combined. He has hit 27 in the format, while others stand on 28.

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  Pakistan cancels press conference ahead of do-or-die UAE clash in Asia Cup 2025, claims reports

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 18:22 IST

  It seems that Pakistan are fuming after the ICC rejected their demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the no handshake controversy in the Asia Cup. They have decided to cancel the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash against the UAE.

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  What will happen if Pakistan pull out of Asia Cup 2025?

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 17:34 IST

  Following the Asia Cup 2025 handshake controversy with India, Pakistan threatened to quit the tournament, accusing referee Andy Pycroft of mishandling. ICC refused action. Pakistan risks losing $12-16 million if they withdraw, impacting their finances and tournament progression.

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  Jonathan Trott hilariously goofs up claiming Bangladesh have won Asia Cup, googles to confirm later

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 17:00 IST

  Afghanistan's head coach, Jonathan Trott, hilariously goofed up in the press conference, claiming that Bangladesh have won the Asia Cup before. One of the reporters was quick to correct him and then Trott also googled to confirm if Bangladesh have won the continental event.

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  Suryakumar Yadav closing on gap with Virat Kohli in T20I world record list

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 16:29 IST

  India captain Suryakumar Yadav is in stellar form, playing a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. With that, he has closed the gap with Virat Kohli for most runs as a non-opener in T20I cricket history. The 35-year-old currently stands fifth.

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  ICC officially rejects Pakistan's demand to remove match referee over 'no handshake' row

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 12:51 IST

  The 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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  Sri Lanka survive upset from Hong Kong to stay unbeaten in Asia Cup 2025, stride towards Super Four

  Cricket | September 15, 2025 23:58 IST

  Sri Lanka were put under the pump by minnows Hong Kong, but managed to survive the upset as they registered a four-wicket win in their Asia Cup 2025 clash.

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  UAE's Muhammad Waseem breaks Jos Buttler's world record in T20Is with 69-run knock vs Oman

  Cricket | September 15, 2025 19:37 IST

  Jos Buttler's world record has been broken and it is UAE's captain Muhammad Waseem who smashed 69 runs off 54 balls in the ongoing Asia Cup clash against Oman. On the back of his knock, UAE posted a solid total of 172 runs on the board for the loss of five wickets.