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**ICC Rejects Pakistan’s Request to Replace Asia Cup Match Referee**

**Dubai, UAE** – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) demand to replace match referee Andy Pycroft for the remainder of the Asia Cup. The ICC’s decision was communicated to the PCB after they expressed dissatisfaction with Pycroft’s actions during the recent India-Pakistan match.

The PCB’s complaint stemmed from an incident where Pycroft reportedly instructed Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha to refrain from shaking hands with the Indian captain at the toss. The PCB believed Pycroft was acting on behalf of the Indian team.

However, the ICC has clarified the situation, stating that ACC (Asian Cricket Council) officials on the ground had informed Pycroft that there would be no handshake at the toss. In its formal response to the PCB, the ICC refuted any suggestion that the match referee was influenced by the Indian team. The ICC has expressed confidence in Pycroft’s impartiality and professionalism, confirming that he will continue in his role for the remainder of the tournament.

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