India, Sept. 18 -- Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja made an explosive claim on Wednesday. He attacked ICC-appointed match referee Andy Pycroft and accused him of bias towards the Indian team. Raja's comment came moments after the PCB claimed that Pycroft apologised to them before the start of Pakistan's final Group A game against the UAE in the Asia Cup 2025.

PCB had blamed Pycroft for the handshake fiasco that marred the ongoing continental tournament in the UAE. It began after Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistan counterparts before and after their Asia Cup face-off last Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. India captain Suryakumar Yadav explained that their act was a gesture of solidar...