Cricket Match Between India and Pakistan Becomes Embroiled in Controversy Over Referee’s Neutrality

The aftermath of the recent India-Pakistan cricket match has led to a major dispute, with the PCB questioning the neutrality of match referee Andy Pycroft. The PCB’s concerns are centered around the lack of a post-match handshake by the Indian team and the Pakistani team’s decision to skip the presentation ceremony. Ramiz Raja, a former PCB chairman, alleged Pycroft’s bias toward India. The PCB claimed Pycroft had instructed the team captains not to shake hands. Following the match, the Pakistan team refused to leave their hotel in protest of Pycroft. The PCB stated that Pycroft had apologized for the issue. However, the ICC disputed this account. The entire episode highlights the complicated relationship between cricket and politics.