India and Pakistan will resume their rivalry in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours game – find the latest news of the match, including live updates on the ongoing handshake controversy.
India vs Pakistan: When's the Asia Cup Super Fours Game?
Date: September 21, 2025
Time: 6.30pm local time
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
The 2025 Asia Cup has been fraught with controversy and drama, which began with the India-Pakistan group stage clash. The two teams were involved in a handshake controversy, with India's players walking off without the customary post-match pleasantries. In response, Pakistan refused to send a representative for the post-match presentation.
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Since then, match referee Andy Pycroft has been in the line of fire for his alleged role in the India and Pakistan captains not shaking hands ahead of their group game. Pakistan even wrote to the ICC asking for his removal, and threatened to pull out of the tournament itself, causing a one-hour delay to their game against UAE.
The situation continues to be fluid, with new developments cropping up every day.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Super Fours: Live updates and news
38 minutes ago
Drama after PCB breach PMOA?
The PMOA, or the Player and Manager's Area protocol, defines a restricted zone inside the stadium. The ICC have reportedly reprimanded the PCB after their media manager used his phone to record a meeting between Pycroft, captain Agha, coach Hesson and other members of the team.
43 minutes ago
PCB wanted Pycroft to be removed
On Monday, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi had tweeted: "The PCB has lodged a complaint with the ICC regarding violations by the Match Referee of the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC Laws pertaining to the Spirit of Cricket. The PCB has demanded an immediate removal of the Match Referee from the Asia Cup."
However, Pycroft returned to officiate in the Pakistan-UAE game, and will now be at the helm for the India-Pakistan clash as well.
1 hour ago
Will Axar Patel be fit for the game?
He injured his head while fielding, and might be doubtful for the game.
1 hour ago
SKY refuses to hype up India-Pakistan encore
"I feel our preparations have been really good leading into the tournament. And we had three good games also.
"But yeah, it doesn't give us an edge because we played them once and we had a good game. Of course, it will be a good game. We'll have to start well from scratch. And whoever plays well will win the game."
1 hour ago
Why did Pakistan cancel their PC?
There's no clear update yet, but the team was scheduled for a pre-match presser. India captain Suryakumar Yadav went ahead with his.
1 hour ago
Pakistan refuse to do press conference
They were scheduled to hold a PC at 6pm local time on Saturday
1 hour ago
Andy Pycroft to officiate the game
He is the designated match referee for the match on Sunday
1 hour ago
India and Pakistan clash again in the Asia Cup
Their Super Fours game will be held on Sunday
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