Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Gavaskar Slams PCB for Match Delay in Asia Cup
Cricket is causing a lot of drama!
After a game, the Pakistan team was upset about the other team's captain not shaking hands.
They then delayed their next match.
A famous cricket commentator, Sunil Gavaskar, said they were trying to cause trouble and were holding the game hostage.
The game was delayed because the Pakistan team wanted a specific match official removed and possibly an apology.
It was resolved, but the commentator was very critical of the Pakistani board's actions.
PCB delayed their match against UAE by an hour.
The delay was due to the 'handshake' controversy.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized the PCB's actions.
Gavaskar said the PCB held the match 'to ransom'.
The ICC rejected PCB's demand but the game was delayed.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar, PCB, ICC
- What
- PCB delayed a match
- When
- During Asia Cup 2025
- Where
- UAE
- Why
- Due to Suryakumar Yadav not shaking hands with Pakistan's captain and a demand for apology.
Sunil Gavaskar's Perspective
PCB's Perspective
Actions
Sunil Gavaskar's Perspective
PCB actions were disruptive and held the game 'to ransom'.
PCB's Perspective
Not explicitly stated.
Apology
Sunil Gavaskar's Perspective
PCB misrepresented the 'miscommunication' as an official apology.
PCB's Perspective
PCB insisted they had secured an apology.
- Event
- Asia Cup 2025
- Teams Involved
- Pakistan and UAE
- Issue
- Handshake controversy
- Action
- Match delay
- Critic
- Sunil Gavaskar
Sources
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BCCI Lodges Official Complaint Against Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for Provocative Gestures
Tharoor Urges Sportsmanship as BCCI, PCB File Complaints
‘Shook hands with Pak even during Kargil War’: Shashi Tharoor says Indian cricketers should play in the spirit of game
'Should’ve Shaken Hands Or...': What Shashi Tharoor Said On India's Asia Cup Snub To Pakistan
BCCI lodges complaint with ICC about Pakistan players Sahibzada Farhan and fast bowler Haris Rauf; PCB complains about Suryakumar Yadav
India files ICC complaint over Haris Rauf’s ‘plane crash’ gesture, Sahibzada Farhan’s gun salute
India skipper Suryakumar to face ICC hearing for 'standing up with Pahalgam victims' comment on Pak's complaint