Pakistan pulled a duel with the match referee, Andy Pycroft, who stood the September 14 match against India at Dubai. Pakistan had claimed to boycott the 2025 Asia cup, if the ICC did not remove him from the tournament's referee panel. However, even though ICC did not listen to PCB's cry, ICC decided to come to a middleground. The Zimbabwean referee Pycroft was assigned for Pakistan final clash in the group stage against the UAE. Some Pakistan insiders revealed that ICC has agreed to remove him from that match. Pakistan has to win the match against UAE if they want to qualify for the Super 4s. Meanwhile, reports have suggested that Pycroft will be replaced by Richie Richardson for the match against the host. The drama started as India refused to shake hands with Pakistan players since the toss. Even after the match. Pakistan players waited when Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walked out and later slammed the door on their faces. Pakistan lodged an official complaint against this, and claimed to suspend Pycroft for not taking enough action, which was later denied by the ICC. Read also: Yousuf Mohammed Abuses Suryakumar Yadav Amid Asia Cup Row Pakistan resume training for UAE clash Pakistan did not attend the pre-match press conference to show their protest and a cold demand to remove Pycroft. However, India and Pakistan had another face-off, but during the practice session at the ICC Cricket Academy, Dubai. The Surya-led Indian players were already training there. Pakistan arrived later to train before facing the UAE. However, neither side interacted with the other. Pakistan maintained a safe distance from the Indian side. Pak head coach Mike Hesson was spotted thoroughly checking the practice sessions. Notably, Pakistan will be facing the UAE today in Dubai. In case they win it, they will be facing India again this Sunday for the Super 4 clash.