Andy Picroft will once again have a match referee in the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Andy Pycroft was at the center of controversy over the match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup on 14 September. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded immediate removal of Pycroft after a 7 -wicket defeat against India. According to the Pakistan Board, Pycroft had asked captain Salman Aga and Suryakumar Yadav not to join hands during the group stage match toss.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) did not listen to the PCB’s appeal and the former Zimbabwee cricketer stayed there. However, the dispute spread to a tax or dying match against Pakistan’s UAE. After canceling the press conference before the match, Pakistan arrived late at the Dubai International Stadium and the match started with an hourly delay. Pakistani players were asked to stay at the hotel, while the PCB officials were engaged in secret talks with the ICC.
Shortly before the toss of Pakistan against the UAE, the Pakistani team management met Picroft, leading to another controversy. The PCB shared a mutated video of the meeting on social media, which was later deleted. In this background, both teams will once again face face to face on the same ground. Amidst the drama outside the field, Suryakumar focused on further challenge and told reporters on Saturday, “I think our preparations have been really good before the tournament. And we have also played three good matches. So we are actually focusing on what we can do. Will give. “
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He further said that but yes, it does not give us any lead because we have played with them once and our match was good. Of course, it would be a good match. We have to start well from the beginning. And the one who plays well will win the match. The Indian team led by Suryakumar ended their campaign in the group stage with a win of 21 runs over Oman on Friday, so India will have an alternative practice session. He reached Dubai from Abu Dhabi in the early hours.