ICC rejects Pak demand to remove referee Andy Pycroft from Asia Cup; PCB in a fix over pullout threat

The ICC rejected Pakistan's request to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup after a complaint about an alleged handshake incident. The PCB threatened a pullout, potentially losing USD 16 million, but the ICC stood firm. A PCB official was reportedly sacked for failing to inform the captain about handshake protocols, leading to the controversy.