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BCCI files complaint against Pakistan players over controversial Asia Cup gestures

PCB reportedly retaliates against India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s politically charged post-match remarks

The Independent UK

No handshake again as India and Pakistan play another ill-tempered Asia Cup T20 match

The Asia Cup has been dominated as much by geopolitics as cricket

The Independent UK

India, Pakistan keen to skip controversy ahead of Asia Cup Super Fours game

Pakistan cancel pre-match news conference, while India’s captain sidesteps controversial questions before Dubai clash.

Al Jazeera

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Pakistan vs UAE delayed over match referee’s role in India handshake row

Pakistan agrees to have Andy Pycroft as match referee after he apologises for role in a handshake row against India.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan's handshake dispute with India delays start of its Asia Cup cricket game against UAE

The start of Pakistan’s Asia Cup cricket game against United Arab Emirates has been delayed in the fallout of a handshake dispute with archrival India

The Independent UK

Empty seats, boycott calls and a snubbed handshake: India vs Pakistan match overshadowed by off-field drama

Pakistan calls handshake snub by Indian team ‘disappointing’ and files complaint against match referee

The Independent UK

No handshakes between India and Pakistan players as political tension spills onto cricket field

Tension between India and Pakistan has carried over to sports, with no handshakes exchanged between players before or after their Asia Cup cricket match in Dubai

The Independent UK

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India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match hit by ‘no handshake’ controversy

Indian captain Yadav and his squad did not indulge in the customary post-match handshakes with Pakistan.

Al Jazeera

IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semifinal: Meet the umpires for the high-octane clash in Dubai

NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough named on-field umpires for World Cup final

Richard Kettleborough and Richard Illingworth to umpire World Cup final b/w India and Australia in Ahmedabad. Kettleborough umpired 2015 final, Illingworth played in 1992 final. Joel Wilson (3rd umpire), Chris Gaffaney (4th umpire) and Andy Pycroft (match referee) also part of officiating teams. Both umpires have won David Shepherd Trophy…

The Hindu

ICC names Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough as on-field umpires for the India vs Australia World Cup final

NEW DELHI: Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough are set to officiate as on-field umpires for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad.

The Times of India

Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-New Zealand semifinal; Menon on-field umpire for second semifinal

Illingworth was also an on-field umpire in the 2019 World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand which the Kiwis won by 18 runs in a weather-affected match spread over two days at Old Trafford, while Tucker was the third umpire.

The Hindu

World Cup: Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-New Zealand semi-final

NEW DELHI: The ICC has announced the umpire lineup for the upcoming World Cup semifinals, with Rod Tucker and Richard Illingworth set to officiate in the first clash between India and New Zealand in Mumbai on November 15. Nitin Menon and Richard Kettleborough will take charge of the second semi-final…

The Times of India

Kumar Dharmasena, Nitin Menon to serve as on-field umpires during CWC opener between England, New Zealand

International Cricket Council confirmed on September 25 that Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will serve as on-field umpires for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opener between England and New Zealand

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The Hindu

Nitin Menon, Kumar Dharmasena to be on-field umpires for World Cup opener

ICC announced that India’s Nitin Menon and Sri Lanka’s Kumar Dharmasena will officiate the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on October 5, while former pacer Javagal Srinath will serve as the match referee.

The Guardian - UK

England and Australia set up shootout as bowlers make their presence felt

The first Ashes Test is set to end in a two-innings shootout with England 35 runs ahead of Australia with two wickets down after the third day at Edgbaston

Daily Mirror

Michael Clarke gives theory as he wades into Ravindra Jadeja 'cheating' row vs Australia

The Australian cricket legend provided his assessment on an incident involving the Indian spinner during a Test match in Nagpur

Daily Mirror

Pitch for first England vs Pakistan Test penalised by ICC after "embarrassing" criticism

The pitch for the first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi has been rated "below average" by the ICC, with match referee Andy Pycroft criticising the surface for offering "almost no assistance to any type of bowler"

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The Times of India

Pakistan vs England: ICC rates Rawalpindi Test track below average

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday rated the pitch used for the first Test between England and Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium "below average" for not offering any help to the bowlers.

The Hindu

India vs SA, 3rd ODI | India fined for slow over-rate

Match referee Andy Pycroft imposed the sanction after K.L. Rahul’s side was ruled to be two overs short

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