Asia cup 2025: The Handshek controversy, which stood up after the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025, has now reached a new turn. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had talked to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to remove the referee Andy Payakroft from the Asia Cup. Paiyoft was the referee of the India-Pakistan match held on September 14, and Pakistan alleged that they worked in favor of Team India. Although the ICC did not remove him from the tournament, it was decided that Paycroft would not play the role of referee in Pakistan -related matches.

Richie Richardson gets responsibility

According to a reports quoted by PTI to the source, the match between Pakistan and UAE on September 17 will be former West Indies veteran Richie Richardson referee. He has already held the responsibility of match referee in many big tournaments. According to PCB sources, this is a “compromise”, so that the displeasure of both sides can be averted.

Who is Richie Richardson?

Andy Paiyoft’s career did not have special achievements as a player, while Richardson has been a big name for the West Indies. He played 86 Tests and 224 ODIs, including more than 12,000 runs. He has 21 international centuries in his name. Richardson, who made his debut in 1983, represented the West Indies team till 1996. After retirement, he stepped into the umpiring and referee panel. So far, he has played the role of referee in 58 Tests, 108 ODIs and 117 T20 Internationals.

Challenge increased for Pakistan

Even though Pakistan has managed to get Paiyoft away from its matches, cricket experts believe that this decision may be reverse for them. Richie Richardson’s name is very honored in the cricket world and it would be almost impossible to pressurize him. In such a situation, opposition to Pakistan can go against them.

Experts believe that PCB should avoid repeated disputes, otherwise their image will have a negative effect. If there is a demand to change the referee in every match, it can harm Pakistan’s credibility.

Next match is important

Now everyone’s eyes will be on the Pakistan vs UAE match to be held on September 17 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This match is like a do or die for Pakistan, because in the event of losing, it will be very difficult for his way to reach Super-4.

In the Asia Cup 2025, today Pakistan and UAE team will be face to face, it is a fight to reach Super-4. From this match, Richie Richardson has been appointed by removing the match referee Andy Paiyoft. On Tuesday itself, the ICC rejected the PCB’s demand, demanding that Paycroft be removed from the Asia Cup.

Although the match referee will remain referee in other matches of Andy Picroft tournament, he will not be referees only in the match against Pakistan. Earlier, after the handshake controversy against India, the PCB demanded that the Picroft be removed but the ICC had rejected the demand. Aaj Tak quoted sources as saying that PCB President Mohsin Naqvi met Pakistan Prime Minister Shabaz Sharif and decided that Richie Richardson will be the match referee in Pakistan’s matches.

Except Pakistan’s matches, other matches of the Asia Cup will have Andy Picroft Match referee. If Pakistan wins against UAE today, then its first match in Super-4 will be with India.

Who is the match referee Richie Richardson?

Richie Richardson has captained for the West Indies. 63 -year -old Richardson made international debut in ODIs and Tests by playing against India. In his 13 -year cricket career, he played 86 Tests and 224 ODIs, scoring 5949 and 6248 runs respectively. He has 16 centuries in Tests and 5 centuries in ODIs.

Why is Pakistan teased with Andy Pyft?

Pakistan match is assuming the referry piCraft, convicted of the handshake controversy against India. PCB is claiming that he had advised both the captains not to join hands. Even after the match, Suryakumar went to the pavilion without joining hands with Shivam Dubey and then no one came to the ground from the camp.

Do or die for Pakistan and UAE today

Pakistan vs. UAE match is a super-4 ticket, the winning win will qualify for the next round while the journey of the losing team will end. UAE defeated Oman in the last match. So far, in the Asia Cup 2025, only India has confirmed its place for Super-4.

Pak vs uae head to head (T20)

In T20 International, Pakistan and UAE teams have clashed with each other 3 times, Pakistan has won three times. Out of these, 2 matches have taken place within the last 1 month. Today Pakistan’s pan is heavy. The match will start at 8 pm at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The live broadcast will be on the channels of the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be on Sony Live App and website.