Dubai, Sept. 16 -- Amid the escalating handshake row, Pakistan have cancelled their pre-match press conference before the match day against the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed the development on Tuesday evening. Despite cancelling the press conference, Pakistan will hold its practice session. Pakistan's decision is directly linked to the handshake incident that took place after their heavy 7-wicket defeat against India in Dubai on Sunday.

Shaking hands before and after the match has been a longstanding practice in cricket. However, the Indian players declined to shake hands with their counterparts. In response, Pakistan pulled out of the post-match presentation.

India's decision was linked to the st...