Published on, Sept. 17 -- September 17, 2025 6:12 PM

Pakistan's upcoming Asia Cup match against the United Arab Emirates remains undecided after a heated dispute with the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has threatened to pull out of the tournament following a handshake controversy during the recent India-Pakistan clash in Dubai.

PCB accused match referee Andy Pycroft of violating the Spirit of Cricket by advising both captains to avoid handshakes before and after the game. India's captain Suryakumar Yadav later admitted the decision to skip handshakes was a political message, which further inflamed tensions. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha responded by boycotting the post-match ceremony.

The ICC r...