The controversy broke out when Pakistanan Captain Salman Ali Agha and the captain of India Suryakumar Yadav did not exchange the usual handshake during throwing at the International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. (AP photo) India released a brutal and effective response to Pakistan on the playground during a Sunday meeting in Asia. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, won a convincing 7-ranking victory with 25 balls that saved at the International Stadium in Dubai. A day later, India booked her place in the Super 4S phase, while Pakistan is currently in Limbo above their future Asia Cup.On the pitchIn the collision of the blockbuster Pakistan won the throwing and decided by the bat and was reduced to 6/2 vs. India. The 39-party partnership between the Sahibzada Farhan (40 out of 44 balls) and Fakhar Zaman (17 at 15 balls) stabilized the shift for a moment for moments, but India reduced Pakistan to 97/8 on the back of the suffocating spin-bowling display. The late blitz of Shaheen Shah Afridi (33* in 16 balls with four six) directed them to competing, but under par, 127/9 at 20 breaks.
Handshake drama becomes ugly! India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 in danger?
Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) was a selection of pitchs, with Axar Patel (2/18) and Jasprit Bumhrah (2/28) also between goals. Hardik Pandy, who delivered an early blow, ended up with one goal while escaped in the final.
India Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the goal of Pakistani Hasan Nawaz. (Neither the photo)
During Run-Hoses India lost two goals in PowerPlay, with Abhishek Sharma with a fine portrait of 31 in 13 balls (four and two six), which India a solid beginning. Later, a 56-run stand between Suryakumar Yadav (47* in 37 balls, with five and six and six) and Tilak Varma (31 in 31 balls, with two four) brought back some stability.
Vote
Who do you think was a standout player in the match of India vs Pakistan Asia?
Suryakumar Yadav then raced with the Indian team for victory, with Shivam Dube (10*) at the other end and delivered the maximum to finish working with seven goals and 25 balls remaining.No Handshake in Toss and Post MatchAfter completing the 128-run pursuit, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube left the field without shaking hands with Pakistani counterparts or opposition support staff, which is usual. When Pakistan Salman Ali Agha, his teammates and coach Mike Hesson went to the Indian dressing room, found the door closed, a lot of their displeasure.In the presentation after the Suryakumar Yadav match, he expressed solidarity with the victims of the terrorist attack of Pahalgam and devoted to the victory of the Indian armed forces, in particular the opening of the Sindoor operation as a result of the April terrorist attacks of Pahalgam.“I just wanted to say something. A perfect opportunity, taking time out, standing in the families of victims of the terrorist attack of Pahalgam. We express our solidarity. We want to win all our armed forces that have shown a lot of bravery. And all of us bring us all.In the press conference that followed when he was asked for a handshake against the spirit of the game, Suryakumar replied: “I feel that a few things in my life are in front of the spirit of athletes.Agha skips the ceremony after the match, Hesson disappointed
Pakistani Captain Salman Agha, Right, passes past the Indian captain Suryakumara Yadava after a coin throw before the cricket match of the Asia Cup between India and Pakistan at the International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, September 20, 2025.
When Suryakumar Yadav gave his speech at the ceremony after the match and Kuldeep Yadav took the players of the match control, Pakistani Captain Agha decided not to participate in the presentation. At the press conference followed, head coach Mike Hesson came after a long delay. During the pressure of Hesson, he violated the silence of Salman’s absence and expressed his disappointment from India, which was involved in the usual handshake. Hesson did not directly admit Salman’s absence due to the incident that occurred after the match, but mentioned it obliquely.“We were ready to shake our hands. We are probably disappointed that our opposition did not do it. We went there to shake our hands, but we were going to the dressing room. It was disappointing how it ended. We were willing to shake our hands.Removing PCB demand for pycroft, formal complaint lodge
ICC Match Andy Pycroft (L) is the core of the discussion between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup.
The men in Green called for the immediate removal of Andy Pycroft’s referee and filed a formal complaint against ICC, stressed that the event of the Zimbabwa official undermines the spirit of cricket and violates established protocols.PCB chairman and current President of the Asian cricket council (ACC) Mohsin Naqvi demanded “immediate removal” of Pycroft to violate the laws on ICC and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).In the NAQVI incident, he wrote on X: “PCB filed a complaint against ICC for violation of the Referee’s Referee Code of ICC behavior and MCC laws on the spirit of cricket. PCB demanded immediate removal of the referee.”Pakistan threatens to pull out, ICC unlikely to throw himself
On Sunday, India convincingly defeated Pakistan in her clash in Asia.
Unlimited their official complaint, Pakistan threatened to get out of their next match against SAE, where Pycroft is a referee, which would endanger the qualification chances of the Asia Cup. If Pakistan withdraws, UAE will go to the tournament next to India, on the back of four points.As Timesofindia.com states, Pycroft could well follow the instructions from someone in the ACC because the ICC mandate ends after they have appointed officials after consultation with the organizational body.“What does ICC have?As a result, ICC is likely to reject the PCB demand for a change of the official for the rest of the Asia Cup, including their upcoming clash. Now the ball is at the Pakistani court about what they are doing without changing attitude.
