The Pakistan cricket team is defiant in it’s stand against, what transpired on the field after their Asia Cup clash against India on Sunday. The team lodged a protest against the Indians not shaking hands, that left them red-faced. As a result they demanded the removal of ICC match referee Andy Pycroft.
No PC for Pakistan?
After there was no suitable response, the Salman Ali Agha-led side is well on it’s course to skip the UAE match on September 16. As part of the first blow, they cancelled their press conference on the eve of the match. As per various reports from journalists present in Dubai, the Pakistani team is training in Dubai, but refused to attend the PC, that is supposed to take place at 21.30 PM IST. Still, nothing is confirmed, but as of now, it’s done and dusted for them.
Will PAK vs UAE Happen?
Salman Ali had boycotted the PC, and coach Hesson had to attend for him, after the India match as well. Meanwhile, if Pakistan boycott the UAE match and eventually the tournament, it could be a costly affair for them. They would lose out on 7% revenue, which turns out to be $12 to $16 million in revenue.
Further, they might also lose out on their share of ACC funds, after backlash from broadcasters and sponsors. So, boycotting the match might not be the best option for the Pakistanis at the moment. As far as their match vs India is concerned, they were poor throughout and were restricted to only 127. Post that, India went on to win by seven wickets.
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