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Pakistan batter Sidra Amin received an ICC reprimand and a demerit point for breaching the Code of Conduct during the Women's World Cup match against India. Amin, who scored 81, hit her bat on the pitch after dismissal, violating Article 2.2 concerning abuse of cricket equipment. She accepted the charges, avoiding a formal hearing.

Match referee Andy Pycroft, who faced controversy over a handshake incident during the Asia Cup, received a warm welcome at the India vs West Indies 1st Test in Dubai. Shubman Gill began his home stint as India's Test captain, expressing confidence after West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for a competitive series.

The Mumbai Cricket Association recently honoured ICC chairman Jay Shah for his extraordinary contributions to cricket. His decade-long leadership significantly strengthened domestic structures, enhanced the IPL, and notably reformed women's cricket. Shah's initiatives led to increased prize money and recognition, setting the stage for the record-breaking ICC Women's World Cup 2025.

Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf received a 30 percent match fee fine. This was for his aggressive behavior during the Asia Cup match against India. Teammate Sahibzada Farhan got a formal warning for his controversial celebration. India captain Suryakumar Yadav also faced a 30 percent fine. The ICC concluded disciplinary hearings on Friday. Rauf's gestures mocking Indian fans were deemed unacceptable.

The ICC has suspended USA Cricket (USAC) due to concerns about its leadership and governance, aiming to restructure the sport's administration in a key emerging market. Despite the suspension, the USA men's team will still participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary suggests that the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) recent controversies during the Asia Cup were a diversionary tactic following their loss to India. These controversies included boycott threats, disputes with ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, and a handshake disagreement with India, sparked by strained relations after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Asia Cup 2025 is embroiled in controversy after India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistan sparked a major standoff. The PCB demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, delaying a match against the UAE. The ICC accused PCB of protocol breaches, including unauthorised recording within the PMOA.

Pakistan threatened to withdraw from the Asia Cup after a perceived slight during the India-Pakistan match, claiming that India captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to shake hands with Pakistani counterpart Salman Ali Agha. The Pakistan Cricket Board said match referee Andy Pycroft apologised for miscommunication. But did he? We fact check that claim.

Amidst controversy, ICC match referee Andy Pycroft may be replaced for the Pakistan-UAE match following PCB's complaint regarding his conduct during the India game, which led to a "no-handshake" issue. The PCB demanded Pycroft's removal from the Asia Cup, threatening to pull out of the tournament.

Following India's Asia Cup victory over Pakistan, the PCB has demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, alleging he violated the spirit of cricket. This stems from the Indian team's refusal to shake hands, a gesture captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

The ICC rejected PCB's request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft during the Asia Cup after Pakistan alleged he instructed their captain to avoid handshakes with India's captain. The ICC clarified that ACC officials informed Pycroft about the no-handshake policy.

MS Dhoni, the celebrated former Indian cricket captain, is seeking to trademark his iconic nickname, 'CAPTAIN COOL,' for sports-related services. The application has been accepted and advertised. This move coincides with Dhoni's upcoming induction into the ICC Hall of Fame in 2025, recognizing his exceptional leadership, tactical brilliance, and contributions to cricket.

Despite repeated warnings to fix governance issues, little or no progress has been made; Governing body expects USAC directors to resign ahead of annual conference or face sanctions

Rohit Sharma reminisces about India's triumphant ICC T20 World Cup 2024 victory, highlighting the thrilling final against South Africa and a tense, low-scoring match against Pakistan. He praises the team's resilience and the crucial performances of Bumrah, Arshdeep, and Pant. The victory ended a 17-year drought, creating unforgettable memories for the nation.