Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Pakistan Threatens Asia Cup Withdrawal Over Match Referee Controversy

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned that its team will not play any further Asia Cup matches if the ICC does not replace the match referee.

According to sources, the PCB has demanded the removal of match referee Paul Reiffel and event director Andrew Parsell, citing their failure to uphold the spirit of cricket.

Pakistan Threatens Asia Cup Withdrawal Over Match Referee Controversy

The controversy erupted after Indian players deliberately avoided shaking hands with Pakistani players, while the match referee allegedly stopped the captains from greeting each other, raising serious questions about fair play.


Also read: Asia Cup: ACC may take strict action against Indian team’s behavior

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