Pakistan make last-minute change! Decides to boycott match against UAE in Asia Cup 2025- Reports

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :September 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM

Modified at :September 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM

Pakistan captain Salman Agha, Asia Cup 2025

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Pakistan are scheduled to clash with the UAE on September 17 in the Asia Cup 2025.

The Pakistan Cricket Team are going to boycott their match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Asia Cup 2025 over the handshake row, according to reports in Dainik Jagran. Moreover, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi is scheduled to host an emergency meeting shortly.

The Pakistan vs UAE clash of the Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, September 17, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. However, Pakistan have not sent their players to the ground for the match.

Notably, during the India vs Pakistan clash on Sunday (September 14), Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistan players after the match. In response, Pakistan skipper Salman Agha did not attend the post-match presentation.

Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, India, Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025, India vs Pakistan — India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube celebrate after thrashing Pakistan in group A encounter of Asia Cup 2025. (Image Source: Asian Cricket Council)

Later, Pakistan lodged an official complaint against match referee Andy Pycroft. Pakistan also threatened to boycott the clash against the UAE if their demands are not met.

However, ICC did not find Pycroft guilty of any wrongdoing in the matter, and no action was taken against him. As a result, Pakistan are planning to boycott the encounter against the UAE.

Pakistan will be eliminated if they boycott their clash against the UAE

Notably, Pakistan will be eliminated from the Asia Cup 2025 if they boycott their clash against the UAE. India hold the top spot in the Group A points table with four points and have qualified for the Super Four round. Pakistan follow them in the second spot with two points, while the UAE grab the third spot with an equal number of points.

Only two teams from Group A will qualify for the Super Four round. Hence, if the Men-in-Green boycott their clash against the UAE, the latter will earn four points and will qualify for the Super Four round alongside India. Oman, who will play one more game in the tournament, are already eliminated after losing both of their games.

When is the PAK vs UAE match, Asia Cup 2025 match, scheduled to be played?

The PAK vs UAE game is scheduled to be played on September 17 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Who is the skipper of Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025?

Salman Agha is the captain of Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025.

Which team has qualified for the Super Four round from Group A?

India have qualified for the Super Four round from Group A.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.