Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Pakistan Briefly Considers Asia Cup Boycott After India Match
After a cricket match between India and Pakistan, Pakistan's cricket board was upset because they thought India's players didn't shake hands properly.
They also didn't like India dedicating their win to some victims and soldiers.
Pakistan wanted an investigation, but the people in charge said no.
Pakistan thought about leaving the tournament, but eventually, the game went on after the match referee said sorry.
The board mentioned politics and sports can’t go together, objecting strongly to the remarks made.
Drama unfolded in Dubai over Pakistan's potential withdrawal from the Asia Cup.
The PCB demanded an inquiry into a handshake incident and the removal of the match referee.
The ICC found the referee not guilty and denied the PCB's request for an inquiry.
Indian players dedicated their win to the Pahalgam victims and the Indian Armed Forces.
The PCB objected to these remarks and suggested politics and sports don't mix.
- Who
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and India.
- What
- Pakistan considered boycotting the Asia Cup after a match against India due to a perceived snub and remarks.
- When
- The incident occurred after the India-Pakistan match.
- Where
- Dubai
- Why
- Dispute arose over the handshake incident and the Indian team dedicating their win to the Pahalgam victims and Indian Armed Forces.
Pakistan's Perspective
India's Perspective
Handshake Incident
Pakistan's Perspective
Felt slighted by the lack of a handshake after the match.
India's Perspective
Denied any instructions were passed regarding handshakes.
Remarks After Match
Pakistan's Perspective
Objected strongly to the dedication of the win by India to the Pahalgam victims and Indian Armed Forces.
India's Perspective
Showed support and respect for the Pahalgam victims and the Indian Armed Forces.
- Event
- Asia Cup
- Teams Involved
- India and Pakistan
- Trigger
- Alleged snubbed handshake and remarks
- PCB Demand
- Inquiry into the handshake incident and the removal of match referee
- ICC Ruling
- Found the match referee not guilty and denied the PCB's request for an inquiry
- Indian Player Remarks
- Dedicated win to Pahalgam victims and Indian Armed Forces