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Pakistan's demand accepted, ICC removes match referee Andy Pycroft. According to details, the path for Pakistan's participation in the remaining matches of the Asia Cup has been paved. The dispute that arose during the Pakistan-India match in the Asia Cup has been resolved, the ICC has removed the controversial match referee Andy Pycroft on Pakistan's demand, after which Pakistan has assured to participate in the scheduled match against the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
Richie Richardson will replace Andy Pycroft as Pakistan's captain for tomorrow's match. Following the ICC's decision, the Pakistan cricket team also participated in a practice session on Tuesday night. Earlier, Pakistan's press conference ahead of the match against UAE in the Asia Cup on Tuesday evening was cancelled.
The Pakistani cricket team's press conference in Dubai scheduled for 7:30 pm this evening was suddenly canceled.
The Pakistan cricket team's practice session scheduled for 9 pm was also likely to be postponed, however, after the ICC accepted Pakistan's demand, the Pakistan cricket team participated in the practice session. The important Asia Cup match between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates is scheduled for tomorrow. Earlier, reports had emerged that the ICC had rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's demand and refused to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from his post. Following these reports, PCB sources said that if Pakistan's demand is not accepted, the national team may decide to withdraw from the Asia Cup.
