ACC’s major decision after the handshake dispute. (Photo- PTI)
The Asia Cup is also in the headlines for 2025 sports as well as controversies. There was a huge uproar during the match played between India and Pakistan in the group stage. The players of Team India did not join hands with the Pakistani team. It also affected the Pakistan-UAE match, where the match started with a delay of 1 hour. At the same time, there are also serious allegations of protocol violation in the tournament on Pakistan Cricket Board. Amidst all this, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has taken a big decision.
ACC’s big decision after handshake dispute
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has taken a big step to reduce the tension of the high-voltage match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. In the press conference, the ACC has issued new guidelines to journalists not to ask political questions. This decision has been taken with the aim of calming the atmosphere between India and Pakistan. Last Sunday, Indian journalists raised strong questions at the press conference after the handshake controversy. This situation brought the media department of ACC to an uncomfortable position.
Before the match played against Oman, a media officer of ACC before the press conference of Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav clearly told Indian journalists to avoid any kind of political questions. Already, the media department of ACC is under investigation regarding how to handle this dispute. UAE captain Muhammad Wasim was repeatedly questioned about Pakistan’s arrival in a match earlier this week, which made the situation worse.
Pakistani team did not hold a press conference
Meanwhile, a senior member of the ICC questioned the attitude of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He asked why when the Pakistani team was participating in the practice session, why did she not attend the mandatory press conference. This press conference was to be held before the match between Pakistan and UAE. But no one came to the press conference from the Pakistan team.