According To A Official, The PCB Has Not Yet Made A Decision On The 2025 Asia Cup.

Following the match referee matter, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made it clear that there is no final decision has been made yet about Pakistan’s participation in the Asia Cup 2025.

Internal talks are still in progress, and a definitive decision is anticipated by today, according to a PCB representative. The representative went on to say that Pakistan’s best interests will be taken into consideration when the board decides on its final position. The clarification follows continuing suspicion regarding Pakistan’s planned strategy for the 2025 Asia Cup.

In addition referee Andy Pycroft was taken over for Pakistan’s match against the United Arab Emirates, resolving the Asia Cup 2025 issue, sources reports .

Also Read: The PCB’s Request To Have Match Referee Andy Pycroft Removed Was Denied.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) reportedly had to agree to Pakistan’s request to switch the match referee. It is important to remember that the controversy started when the Indian squad declined to shake hands with the Pakistani players and skipper after the toss and after the game in their Asia Cup 2025 group match versus Pakistan.

The fact that Pycroft claimed to have told captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with his Indian opponent shocked Pakistan more than usual.

Afterwards, this fueled claims that Pycroft and the Indian team were conspiring. Pakistan responded by taking a strong stance, calling for Pycroft to be fired and threatening to boycott any more tournament games until the referee was replaced.