{"id":504003,"date":"2025-09-21T08:53:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T03:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=504003"},"modified":"2025-09-21T08:53:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T03:53:23","slug":"pycroft-to-officiate-pak-india-super-four-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pycroft-to-officiate-pak-india-super-four-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Pycroft to officiate Pak-India Super Four match"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> DUBAI<br \/>\nAndy Pycroft will remain the match referee for the highly anticipated Super Four clash between Pakistan and India in the ACC Men\u2019s T20 Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.<br \/>\nThe controversy began during the group-stage meeting on September 14, when Pycroft instructed captains Salman Ali Agha and Suryakumar Yadav not to shake hands at the toss.<br \/>\nThe incident led to visible tension, with both skippers avoiding customary gestures before and after the match.<br \/>\nFollowing India\u2019s win, their players returned directly to the dressing room, leaving Pakistan\u2019s squad waiting on the field, which further inflamed the situation.<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s team manager, Naveed Akram Cheema, lodged an official protest, arguing that Pycroft mishandled the matter. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi also filed a formal complaint with the ICC, seeking his removal from officiating Pakistan\u2019s fixtures.<br \/>\nAlthough the request was denied, Pycroft later apologised to Pakistan\u2019s captain and team management ahead of their match against the UAE, which had already been delayed due to behind-the-scenes discussions.<br \/>\nDespite the off-field unrest, Pakistan went on to defeat the UAE and secure their qualification for the Super Four stage alongside India.<br \/>\nElsewhere, Sri Lanka topped Group B unbeaten with six points, while Bangladesh finished second on four.<br \/>\nIn Group A, India led the standings after their victory over Oman, with Pakistan finishing second. Oman ended without a win, while the UAE managed one.<br \/>\nThe Super Four stage begins on Saturday in Dubai with Sri Lanka facing Bangladesh. 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