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India wanted Mike Dennes removed as match umpire for their 3rd unofficial Test against South Africa back in 2001 (Images via Getty Images) A major moment in cricket’s power dynamics erupted in November 2001 when India, with the backing of South Africa, forced the removal of International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Mike Denness. In…
Despite Pakistan’s appeals, Andy Pycroft is the match referee for the Asia Cup game between Pakistan vs UAE (Image via X/@ICC & Getty Images) Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 clash against the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday was thrown into confusion after the ICC refused to replace match referee Andy Pycroft, despite Pakistan’s objections. Hours before…
Pakistan players greet each other after their loss in the Asia Cup cricket match against India (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: In a fresh development, it is understood that ICC match referee Andy Pycroft could well be “rested” for the match between Pakistan and UAE scheduled for Wednesday at the Dubai International Stadium. TimesofIndia.com…
Captain Suryakumar Yadav in conversation with reporters after the match (Picture credit – Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) Former Pakistan batter Yousuf Youhana, who later changed name to Mohammad Yousuf, used disrespectful language and joked about India captain Suryakumar Yadav‘s name as part of a panel discussion. The 51-year-old also stated the Indian cricket board was using its…
Representational photo of the ICC. (Image: TimesofIndia.com) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft during the ongoing Asia Cup. TimesofIndia.com had reported on Monday night that a formal communication in this regard was being drafted and it landed on Tuesday morning.The…
File photo of ICC Match Referee Andy Prycroft. (Image: X) A major controversy erupted after India’s seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his team refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, dedicating their win to the armed forces following Operation Sindoor. This…
