Pakistan vs UAE match delayed due to...

Wed, 17 September 2025

19:11

There has been a lot of drama ahead of Pakistan's must-win match against UAE in the Asia Cup in Dubai on Wednesday.

Pakistan's match against UAE is likely to be delayed by an hour after they initially refused to leave for the stadium.

Pakistan were unhappy that their demand to have Andy Pycroft removed as match referee was rejected for a second time by the ICC.

Pakistan had held Pycroft responsible for the embarrassment it faced after Indian players refused to shake hands following their match on Sunday as a gesture of solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

"Pycroft will remain match referee for Wednesday's game and if Pakistan don't turn up, UAE will be awarded full points," sources told PTI.

However, as per latest reports they have now made their way to the Dubai International Stadium.

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