The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates has been delayed by one hour amid uncertainty over whether the match would even be played at all, reports Pakistan’s Dawn.
Amid PCB’s threat to boycott the tournament, the Pakistan team was yet to arrive at the Dubai International Stadium with barely more than an hour left for the toss to take place for their must-win final group stage clash against the UAE at the ongoing Asia Cup on Wednesday.
Pakistan cancelled the pre-match press conference on Tuesday but held a practice session. Pakistan’s decision was directly linked to its unhappiness with the ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, whom the PCB demanded be removed.
The controversy arose when India refused to shake hands with Pakistan players after securing a landslide 7-wicket win in the rivalry clash in Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan expressed its disappointment by pulling out of the post-match presentation.
