The "controversial" match referee, Andy Pycroft will officiate the forthcoming match between Pakistan and India in the Super 4s of the Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (September 21).
According to details, ICC’s controversial match referee Andy Pycroft has apologised to the manager and captain of the Pakistan cricket team.
During the India–Pakistan match of the Group B on Sunday (September 14), Pycroft had prevented both team captains from shaking hands.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reacted strongly to Pycroft’s action. Pycroft termed the September 14 incident as a result of miscommunication and offered an apology.
The ICC has agreed to hold an inquiry into the code of conduct violation that occurred during the 14 September match.
Both Pycroft and the Indian captain violated MCC regulations. Pakistan adopted a principled stance, demanding Pycroft’s removal from the Asia Cup and penalising the Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav, for his political remarks.
