During Wednesday’s crucial Asia Cup 2025 match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE’s Junaid Siddique dealt Pakistan an early punch by dismissing opening batsmen Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan in the opening overs.
Earlier, after winning the toss against Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates chose to bowl first.
Pakistan decided not to show up after complaining to ICC match referee Andy Pycroft after a handshake dispute during the tournament’s crucial match against India, which caused an hour-long delay in today’s play.
After Pycroft apologized to manager Naveed Akram Cheema and captain Salman Ali Agha, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent its team to the stadium, citing a “result of miscommunication” as the reason.
