India, Sept. 17 -- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is serious about pulling out of the Asia Cup 2025 after their demand that Andy Pycroft be removed as the match referee for the remainder of the tournament wasn't met. Salman Ali Agha's Pakistan are slated to take on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a must-win clash at the Dubai International Stadium; however, the team has been asked to stay put in the team hotel and not travel to the venue unless the green signal is given.

The entire row erupted after the no-handshake saga in Sunday's India versus Pakistan match in the Asia Cup. Suryakumar Yadav's team refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, and the Indian captain dedicated the victory to the Indian Armed Forces, saying h...