7 Controversies That Made Asia Cup 2025 More Dramatic Than Ever - Updated List

CRICKET | September 17,2025

No Handshake

The incident wherein the Indian cricket team refused to shake hands with Pakistan after their match became a huge controversy.

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Referee Dismissal

The Pakistan Cricket Board demanded the removal of the match referee, accusing him of siding with India.

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Cancelled Conference

The pre-match press conference of Pakistan was cancelled, which further fueled speculations of a protest or boycott.

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PCB Director suspended

The PCB suspended its director of cricket operations for having mishandled the "no-handshake" situation.

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Empty Stadium

The calls for a boycott and the general political tension surrounding the cricket match resulted in a nearly empty stadium for the much-publicized clash.

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Yousuf's Tirade

Ex-captain Mohammad Yousuf's criticisms of an Indian player, circulated live, created a huge controversy.

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Fake Ponting Quote

A fake quote of Ricky Ponting criticizing India went viral but was later disproved.

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