Mohammad Yousuf: Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf made objectionable remarks versus Indian tutorage Suryakumar Yadav. During a TV discussion, Yousuf mocked Suryakumar and addressed him as a 'pig'. He moreover accused the Workbench of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of influencing the match officials. This controversy started with the incident of not shaking hands during the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup.
In the Asia Cup match held last Sunday, India proved its superiority by defeating Pakistan by 7 wickets. But increasingly than the match, the discussion is well-nigh the fact that Indian tutorage Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with Pakistani tutorage Salman Ali Agha. Pakistan Cricket Workbench (PCB) held match referee Andy Pycroft responsible for this incident.
Controversial remarks by Mohammad Yusuf
Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yusuf used wiseacre language versus Suryakumar Yadav during a discussion on a TV channel. He mocked Suryakumar by name and tabbed him a 'pig'. Yusuf moreover targeted the BCCI and so-called that the Indian workbench is misusing its power. He said, "India is not worldly-wise to get out of its mucosa world. The BCCI is harassing Pakistan through umpires and match referees. This is shameful."
PCB's complaint and ICC's response
The Pakistan Cricket Workbench lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) versus this incident. The PCB demanded that match referee Andy Pycroft be removed from the remaining matches of the Asia Cup. The PCB moreover threatened that if their demand was not met, they could withdraw from the tournament.
However, the ICC rejected his demand. 69-year-old Zimbabwean Andy Pycroft, who has officiated in 695 international matches, will moreover officiate in the last group stage match between Pakistan and UAE on Wednesday.
