Sufiyan Muqeem in action during the Asia Cup 2025 T20 match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sept 14, 2025. — Reuters

DUBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board will take a final call regarding the national team’s participation in the Asia Cup on Wednesday after the handshake controversy that unfolded in their match against archrivals India.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet made any final decision regarding the Asia Cup,” PCB spokesperson Amir Mir said in a statement that came late on Tuesday night.

Consultations are ongoing in this regard, and a final decision will be made by tomorrow,” the spokesperson added. “The decision will be made keeping in view Pakistan’s interests.”

Pakistan has decided not to hold their pre-match press conference today,” a short message from the Asian Cricket Council said.

From : DAWN