IND vs PAK: Pakistan cancels press conference ahead of India match

IND vs PAK: The Pakistan cricket team's actions during the Asia Cup 2025 have become a topic of discussion. Since the no-handshake incident, Pakistan has taken a series of actions that have shocked the cricketing world. First, they canceled the press conference before the league match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and now, they've repeated the same actions before the crucial Super Four match against India. According to reports, Pakistan has canceled the press conference scheduled for the ICC Academy. Furthermore, it's reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited motivational speaker Dr. Raheel to boost the players' morale before the match against India on September 21st.

Press Conference Cancelled for the Second Time

Pakistan has surprised everyone by canceling a press conference for the second time during the Asia Cup 2025. They previously did the same before the league match against the UAE. Now, this move ahead of the Super Four match against India has once again sparked controversy. This strategy by Pakistan indicates that they are under pressure, especially after India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, defeated them by seven wickets in the league match.

No-Handshake Controversy Escalates Tensions

Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian team decided not to shake hands with Pakistan in the Asia Cup. This move angered the Pakistani team and the PCB. Since then, Pakistan has taken a series of controversial actions. The PCB accused match referee Andy Pycroft of not taking action against India and threatened to withdraw from the tournament if their demands were not met. Furthermore, the start of the third group match against the UAE was deliberately delayed. However, after a meeting with Pycroft, the PCB agreed to remain in the tournament.

Tension between the ICC and the PCB

The controversy did not end there. The ICC sent a stern email to the PCB, objecting to the PCB's videotaped meeting with Pycroft in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) and releasing it online. The PCB responded by claiming that it was within ICC protocols. These incidents have further increased the pressure on the Pakistani team.

Motivational Speaker's Help

Ahead of the upcoming high-voltage match against India, the Pakistan Cricket Board has called in motivational speaker Dr. Raheel to boost the players' morale. The team, captained by Salman Agha, desperately needs a better performance in this match, as the previous defeat has dented their confidence. Meanwhile, Andy Pycroft will once again officiate in this crucial match.