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Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 campaign faces turmoil as they cancelled a pre-match press conference before their crucial game against UAE, escalating tensions after threatening to withdraw from the tournament over a handshake controversy involving India.

Tensions escalate as Pakistan threatens to boycott remaining Asia Cup 2025 matches if match referee Andy Pycroft isn't removed. PCB alleges Pycroft instructed their captain to avoid handshakes with India, further accusing Suryakumar Yadav of unsportsmanlike conduct post-match. India's captain dedicated the win to terror attack victims and armed forces, adding fuel to the fire.